Group Dynamics In Sport - Albert V Carron

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Résumé :
This updated and expanded edition introduces readers to the most current theory and practice of group dynamics in sport teams. Changes in the new edition include extensive revision of each content area, as well as two new chapters on the study of groups and attributions in sport. The book features seven sections that break down the study of group dynamics in an engaging and reader-friendly way. Material covered includes an analysis of the nature and development of groups; examination of group environment, structure, and cohesiveness; and discussion of team processes such as goals and communication.

Sommaire:
Preface; The Nature of Groups; The Study of Groups; Group Development; Group Size; Group Territory; The Nature of Group Composition; The Amount of Group Resources; The Variability in Group Resources; The Compatibility in Group Resources; The Elements of Group Structure; Group Position; Group Status; Group Roles; Group Norms; Group Leadership; The Nature of Cohesion; Correlates of Cohesion in Sport Teams; Team Goals; Co-operation & Competition in Groups; Attributions in Sport; Communication in Groups; Collective Efficacy; Team Building in Sport; Index.