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A-Level PE AQA Sport Psychology: Group Dynamics

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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

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Definition

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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TermDefinition

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

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
Storming
Norming
Performing

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
They are reliant on the coach to bring the group together at this stage
They begin to figure out the goal

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
Standards/norms are accepted and the cohesion of the team develops
Motivation and success rise

What is performing?

Common goals, success, team support each other and understand their roles


What happens during performing?

Motivation and enjoyment is high
Respect for other members and leaders 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