Term

WHY STUDY GROUPS?

Definition

Important aspect of athletic performance; To understand behavior in sport, must understand dynamics of sport groups; All teams are groups; not all groups function as team; Team distinguished by support & dependency in pursuit of common goals; Question: how does a group of people become a cohesive team?

Term

TEAM DEVELOPMENT

Definition

Evolutionary process; doesn’t just happen; Groups go through 4-stage development process to become team

Term

FORMING

Definition

Group members familiarize themselves w/ each other; Members engage in social comparison & assessment; Interpersonal relationships formed & tested; Coaching tip: use strategies to facilitate group familiarity & ease group interaction