10. LEADERSHIP & EXERCISE LEADERS Flashcards
(15 cards)
Source of Support:
Exercise Leaders/Professionals
Personal trainers, group fitness instructors, social media personalities, PE teachers, kinesiology researchers, etc
- generally referring to practitioners
research generally conducted in group settings (focus on impact of instructors on adults) or physical education classes (impact of PE teachers on kids)
leaders can provide all 5 types or resources
- informational, instrumental, companionship, emotional validation
How Do We Choose Leaders
- Information that they are experts
- Convenience
Choosing Leaders:
Information that they are Experts
- certifications/qualifications
- recommendations from others
- advertising
- social cues of expert status
-» appearance, excuding confidence, assume they are qualified because they hold the job
Choosing Leaders:
Convenience
- choose leaders at nearby gyms, workplaces, or home
- family members or friends
- choose individual because of free/reduced consts, and continue after trial period
What does an Exercise Leader Do
- instruct how to perform exercises safely and effecitvely (be knowledgeable, certified)
- develop content for exercise classes/training sessions
- monitor adn track progress of exercise programs
- also create and foster a social environment
Positive Outcomes
of working with a trainer instructor
- trainers/instructors are reliable sources of helath and fitness info
- promote healthy exercise attitudes
- —emphasize importance of getting adequate rest between workouts an taking time to recover when sick
- —emphasize fitness and fun during exercise classes as opposed to fat and calorie burning
- —encourage participants to set realistic and future weight loss goals
- praise
- higher self-efficacy
- better adherence to exercise programs
- exercise more intensely and efficiently (lift heavier, reduce outside distractions)
- achieving goals (better, faster)
Negative Outcomes
of working with a trainer/instructor
- overdependence
- potential conflicts (may drop out of programs)
- unreliable cues about expertise
Effectiveness: Leadership Style
leadership style is important:
- can improve positive outcomes (enjoyment, adherence, improved self-efficacy)
- can cause negative outcomes (dropout)
Transformational Leadership
transform life so you can exercise on your own and be successful
- creates positive changes in thoughts adn feelings of those wo are led
- Idealized
Transformational Influence:
Four I’s
- Idealized Influence
- Inspirational Motivation
- Intellectual Stimulation
- Individualised Consideration
Transformational Influence:
1. Idealized Influence
be the role model your team needs
Transformational Influence:
2. Inspirational Motivation
Share your vision and inspire your followers.
Transformational Influence:
3. Intellectual Stimulation
Challenge assumptions and foster creativity
Transformational Influence:
4. Individualized Consideration
Invest in the unique potential of each team member
Components of Leader Behaviors
Training and instruction, leader qualities, positive feedback, social support
