Edexcel A-Level Physical Education 9PE0
The Musculo-Skeletal System
Levers, Newton's Laws and Stability
The Respiratory System
The Cardiovascular System
The Neuromuscular System
Adaptations to Training
Energy Systems
Fatigue and Recovery
Diet, Nutrition and Supplements
Fitness Testing
Components and Principles of Training
Training Methods and Periodisation
Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
Linear and Angular Motion
Projectile Motion and Fluid Mechanics
Coaching and Skill Classification
Learning Theories
Practice and Guidance
Feedback and Motor Control
Information Processing and Memory
Personality and Attitudes
Arousal and Anxiety
Aggression
Motivation
Social Facilitation
Group Dynamics and Cohesion
Goal Setting
Attribution Theory
Confidence and Self-Efficacy
Leadership
The Emergence of Modern Sport
Equality, Diversity and Migration in Sport
The Globalisation of Sport
The Commercialisation of Sport
Ethics and Deviance in Sport
Sport and the Media
Talent Identification and Elite Development
Participation and the Health of the Nation
Group Dynamics and Cohesion
Carron's four factors of cohesion
- 3 things to know
- Component 2
Overview
Carron's environmental, personal, leadership and team factors, squad size and contracts, personal motives, the coach's style, team success, the promoted football team, the international rugby squad and role clarity.
What you need to know
Answer each one before you reveal it.
What are environmental factors in Carron's model?
How can squad size affect cohesion?
Questions from this subtopic
Each one with the model answer underneath.
- 1
What are Carron's four antecedents of cohesion?
Model answer
Carron's four factors are environmental, personal, leadership and team factors. Each factor influences how cohesive a team becomes.
- 2
What are environmental factors in Carron's model?
Model answer
Environmental factors are the setting and circumstances in which the team operates. Squad size, contracts and geographical closeness are examples.
- 3
How can squad size affect cohesion?
Model answer
Smaller squads tend to be more cohesive because members interact more. Larger squads make it harder for everyone to feel involved.
- 4
How can contracts act as an environmental factor affecting cohesion?
Model answer
Players on long contracts stay together, so relationships and understanding build. A high turnover of players weakens cohesion.
- 5
What are personal factors in Carron's model?
Model answer
Personal factors are the characteristics of individual members. Motivation, commitment, attitude and similar backgrounds are examples.
- 6
How can a player's personal motives affect cohesion?
Model answer
A player focused on personal glory may ignore team tactics. Members who share the team's goals strengthen task cohesion.
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