APA 2140 Study Guide - Final Guide: Sociometry, Motor Skill, Group Dynamics

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Human Kinetics
• Course: APA 2140
• Professor: Jennifer Brunet

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Chapter 9- group cohesion in sport: define group dynamics. Group dynamics: field of study that focuses on gaining knowledge about the nature of groups and their development: define group cohesion. Cohesion: dynamic process which reflects the tendencies for a group to stick together & remain united in the pursuit of instrumental objectives and satisfaction of member affective needs. 4 factors of cohesion: dynamic not static, factors that hold groups together are varied & numerous, strong emotional ties among members (affective needs) Instrumental in nature (groups form for a reason: explain how to measure cohesion. Sociometry: graphically & mathematically summarize patterns of inter-member relationships. Sport specific questionnaires -> sport cohesiveness questionnaire, group environment questionnaire. Exercise specific questionnaires -> physical activity group questionnaire: describe conceptual model of group cohesion. Group integration task-> individual"s members perceptions about the similarity, closeness & bonding w/in groups around the task.