A-Level PE AQA Sport Psychology: Group Dynamics
This set covers A-Level PE AQA: Sport Psychology – Group Dynamics, exploring the key features of a group such as interaction, communication, and collective identity. It helps learners understand how teamwork and shared goals influence performance in sport.
What are the features found in a group?
. Interaction between group members
. A collective identity
. Shared objectives or a common goal
. Communication
Key Terms
What are the features found in a group?
. Interaction between group members
. A collective identity
. Shared objectives or a common goal
. Communication
What is collective identity?
It is when a team can be recognised easily as they are wearing the same uniform or colours
What does collective identity develop and why is this good?
It develops affiliation and this creates motivation and belonging
What is interaction?
It is the way players work together to complete a task
What are example characteristics of interaction?
Are the players loud or quiet, are they playful or serious
What is communication?
Is it non verbal or verbal communication. Are there coded plays
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What are the features found in a group? | . Interaction between group members |
What is collective identity? | It is when a team can be recognised easily as they are wearing the same uniform or colours |
What does collective identity develop and why is this good? | It develops affiliation and this creates motivation and belonging |
What is interaction? | It is the way players work together to complete a task |
What are example characteristics of interaction? | Are the players loud or quiet, are they playful or serious |
What is communication? | Is it non verbal or verbal communication. Are there coded plays |
What is the advantage of a shared goal or purpose? | Achieving a shared goal/target helps to bind people together so they commit to each other and work hard to achieve the goal and so this raises motivation |
What are the two types of cohesion? | Task and social cohesion |
What is task cohesion? | It is results based and outcome based |
What is social cohesion? | It is about working together and the interaction of the players |
What are the concepts of group formation? | Forming |
What is forming? | It is getting to know each other, strengths/weaknesses and knowing if people will fit in |
What starts to happen during forming? | The players begin to develop social relationships |
What is storming? | It is when there infighting and conflict as people establish positions/roles |
What can happen during storming? | There may be confrontation with the leaders |
What is norming? | The conflicts during storming are resolved |
What happens during norming? | The team begins to unify and cooperate focusing on achieving goals |
What is performing? | Common goals, success, team support each other and understand their roles |
What happens during performing? | Motivation and enjoyment is high |
How does the time taken in each stage of group formation differ? | Settled teams accept new players quickly during the forming stage whereas representative teams take longer |