Kinesiology 2276F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Group Cohesiveness, Team Building

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 2276F/G
• Professor: Craig Hall

Document Summary

If the class leader is good, you enjoy the class far more than when the leader isn"t as good. Single most important determinant of an exerciser"s continued participation in an exercise program. Exercise leaders provide many different types of support: Companionship: distract from feelings of pain, fatigue, boredom. Greater exercise self- efficacy (=specific form of self confidence) Participants feel more confident that they can do the exercises. Less concern about embarrassing oneself and trying new things. Stronger intentions to join another class in the future. Research suggests that the leader is an important role model. Important that leaders recognize the importance of their position. Emphasize importance of getting adequate rest between workouts and taking time to fully recuperate when sick or injured. People don"t want to exercise because they think it"s boring, so it"s important to make it fun and enjoyable. Encourage participants to set realistic fitness and weight loss goals. Depends on type of exercise group we"re talking about.