Year 2 - Leadership In Sport

Question 1

What are some examples of leaders within sport?

Answer 1

Manager
Captain
Director
Coach
Psychologist
Physiotherapist
Owner

Question 2

What is the difference between emergent and prescribed leaders?

Answer 2

Emergent = come from within the group.
Prescribed = Appointed by an external source.

Question 3

Identify some qualities of a good leader

Answer 3

Motivation
Enthusiasm
Communicator
Empathy
Ability
Charisma

Question 4

Is the common though that a leader is born, or is it that a leader is made?

Answer 4

Commonly thought that a leader is born

Question 5

Identify 2 negatives of an emergent leader

Answer 5

1. May lack objectivity due to friendships

2. May not want to be the leader

Question 6

Identify 2 negatives of a prescribed leader

Answer 6

1. May not share the same team culture

2. May be resented due to being elected from the outside

Question 7

What are the 3 leadership styles?

Answer 7

1. Autocratic (or authoritarian)
2. Democratic
3. Laissez-Faire

Question 8

When would an autocratic leadership style be beneficial?

Answer 8

When dealing with cognitive learners or dangerous situations

Question 9

Which style of leadership do females generally prefer?

Answer 9

Democratic

Question 10

Read page 137 is textbook 2

Answer 10

There is no answer, just read the book!

Question 11

Explain the multi-dimensional model of sports leadership

Answer 11

Effective leadership depends on situational factors, characteristics of the leader as well as the expectations and natures of the group members.