Summary and go further
This module has provided a brief overview of group dynamics. You should have gained some understanding of the following:
- The definition and attributes of a group.
- Some of the factors that influence group cohesion.
- Some of the features of effective team-building strategies.
Secrets of Asian Sport Psychology
- Rugby in New Zealand outlines the values, behaviours, and characteristics required of an All Black. The chapter provides some great insights to one of the world's most successful teams.
- Baseball in Japan provides a detailed description of a sport psychologist's work in a team environment where modern approaches must accommodate traditional cultural values.
- Cricket in Sri Lanka emphasises the establishment of core team values – pride, enjoyment, commitment and belief – and how they were implemented with the team.
While working through the chapters, consider what approaches are common and identify the nuanced differences between the various sports and team cultures.
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Rugby in New Zealand
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Baseball in Japan
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Cricket in Sri Lanka
Team of Firsts
Team of Firsts in an independently made feature-length documentary about the 2012 Southern Oregon University Raiders college American Football team. As a brand new team, it demonstrates how group cohesion can be built. Note that there is some strong language.
