Information Package / Course Catalogue
Group Dynamics and Leadership
Course Code: SYB216
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The purpose of this course is to examine the stages of group formation and to provide information about leadership characteristics and skills, mobilizing a group, communicating within a group and connecting to the group.

Course Content

General information is given about the group definition, basic characteristics, communication within the group, norm formation in the group, commitment to the group, the importance of leadership on the group and group dynamics.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Murat ŞENTUNA
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the concepts of group, crowd and community and knows the differences between them.
2.Provides information about role and status within the group.
3.Explain the concepts of group communication, group cohesion and norm establishment in the group.
4.Explain what group dynamics are.
5.Can explain basic concepts about leadership in a group and know leadership models and types.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Dumangöz, P.D. (2021). Sport in the Triangle of Leadership, Relationship and Communication. Ankara: Akademisyen Publishing
2.Donuk, B. (2007). Leadership and sport. Istanbul: Ötüken Publications.
3.Çoban B. and Coşkuner Z. (2006) Group Dynamics and Leadership in Sport. Ankara: Nobel Publications
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Giving preliminary information about the course: Scope, Procedure and Requirements
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic Concepts Related to Group and Group Dynamics in Sport
Week 3 - Theoretical
Evolutionary Steps of Group Formation, Group Structure and Size
Week 4 - Theoretical
Group Dynamics and Performance Relationship in Sport
Week 5 - Theoretical
Group Cohesion, Factors Contributing to Group Cohesion in Sports Teams, The importance of in-group interaction and communication
Week 6 - Theoretical
Leadership and Manager Concept, Leadership Characteristics and Types, Differences Between Leader and Manager
Week 7 - Theoretical
Traditional and Contemporary Approaches to Leadership
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Practice
Ability to act as a group and practices.
Week 10 - Practice
Ability to act as a group and practices.
Week 11 - Practice
Ability to act as a group and practices.
Week 12 - Practice
Ability to act as a group and practices.
Week 13 - Practice
Ability to act as a group and practices.
Week 14 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory112244
Lecture - Practice45228
Assignment25214
Individual Work110111
Midterm Examination1112
Final Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)101
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
4
3
2
2
2
3
3
OÇ-2
3
2
4
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
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3
3
5
1
1
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2
2
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3
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4
4
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1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
OÇ-5
4
3
4
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026