LPSS018 Group Dynamics (4 op)

This course provides an overview of the nature and utility of groups, effects of group interaction and communication, variability of group resources, and group development. Team building strategies and team building in sport will be explored and different interventions introduced.

Modes of study

Lecture 20 h, group assignments

Evaluation

Active participation (10%); Group assignment (70%); Self- and peer-evaluation (20%).

• critically evaluate different approaches in the study of groups.
• identify relevant factors associated with group processes.
• perform a needs assessment of a group.
• create, evaluate and adjust a plan to improve group dynamics.
• self-assess involvement in a group.

Recommend to take during 1st Year Spring semester

Beauchamp, M.R. & Eys M.A. (2007). Group Dynamics in Exercise and Sports Psychology: Contemporary Themes. Routledge (256 pages)