PAPER 2 - Leadership in Sport Flashcards
Definition
Leadership in Sport
Behavioural process influencing individuals and groups towards set goals
Qualities of an effective leader
- Good communication
- Motivating
- Enthusiastic
- Clear Goals
- Empathy
- Charisma
- Good at sport/ knowledge
Types of leaders
Emergent Leader
Come from within the group
Selected by the team
Types of Leaders
Advantages of an Emergent Leader
Win over ‘hearts and minds’ of teammates
Recognised as being one of their own
Types of Leaders
Disadvantages of Emergent Leaders
may lack objectivity
Personal relationships within teammates may affect judgements made
Types of Leaders
Prescribed Leader
Appointed to the team from an external source
Types of Leaders
Advantages of Prescribed Leaders
“Fresh Pair of Eyes”
More creative stategies can be implemented
May carry more power/authority
Types of Leaders
Disadvantages of Prescribed Leader
unaware of team culture/ working within group
MAY DELAY EFFECTIVE DECISION MAKING
Leadership Styles
3 Types of Leadership Styles
- Autocratic
- Democratic
- Laissez-Faire Style
Leadership Styles
Autocratic
Task Oriented
Dictatorial in style
Make most of the decisions/ little interest in group individuals
Leadership Styles
When would Autocratic Leadership be best used
Discipline/ Control Needed
Hostilen Groups
Dangerous Situation
Clear and unambiguous task
Leadership Styles
Democratic Leadership
Person Orientated
Share Decisions
More interest in group individuals
Leadership Styles
When would Democratic Leadership be best used?
More advanced performers who have the knowledge to contribute/motivate others
{Associative & Autonomous}
Leadership Styles
Lassiez-faire Leadership
Performers can do as they wish/make own decisions
Very little decisions/feedback given
Leadership Styles
When would Lassiez-Faire Leadership be best used?
High level performers/elite athletes
Tasks involving individual decison making/ external assessment
