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Program of Sport Sciences

SPS369

GROUP DYNAMICS AND LEADERSHIP

Course Code
SPS369
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explain the relationship between group dynamics and performance
  2. Learn the way to improve group dynamics
  3. Apply the methods of improving group dynamics in the field
  4. Develop personal skills, techniques, styles, and qualities needed for successful leadership in a variety of leisure settings and with a variety of populations.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIt includes the theories of leadership, structure of group cohesion and process and methods of building group dynamics.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Group and Its Meaning
2nd Week Stages of Group
3rd Week Theories of Leadership and Style
4th Week Theories of Leadership and Style
5th Week Midterm I
6th Week Group Dynamics
7th Week Strategies for Group Cohension
8th Week Strategies for Group Cohension
9th Week Group Cohesion and Performance
10th Week Midterm II
11th Week Short Group Experiences
12th Week Short Group Experiences
13th Week Leading Community Groups
14th Week Leading Community Groups
Recommended or Required ReadingCarron, A. V., & Hausenblas, H. A. (1998). Group dynamics in sport. (2nd ed.). Morgantown, WV: Fitness Information Technology.
Etzel, E. F., Ferrante, A. P., & Pinkney, J.W. (1997). Counseling college student-athletes: Issues and interventions. (2nd ed.). Morgantown, WV: Fitness Information Technology.
Janssen, J. (1999). Championship team building: What every coach needs to know to build a motivated, committed and cohesive team. Tucson, AZ: Winning the Mental game.
Paskevich, D. M., Estabrooks, P. A., Brawley, L. R., & Carron, A. V. (2001). Group cohesion in sport and exercise. In R. N. Singer, H. Hausenblas, & C. Janelle (Eds.). Handbook of sport psychology. (pp. 472-496). New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Singer, R.N., Hausenblas, H. A., & Janelle, C. M. (2001). Handbook of sport psychology. (2nd ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Smoll, F. L., & Smith, R. E. (2002). Children and youth in sport: A biopsychological perspective. (2nd ed.). Dubuque, IA: Brown & Benchmark.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Assignment 1 10
Project 1 10
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 2 2 4
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 2 15 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 2 7 14
Total Work Load124
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.13
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1 X
K2 X
K3 X
K4 X
K5 X
K6 X
K7 X
K8
K9 X
K10 X
K11 X
K12 X