Key term
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
Leadership
- 4 subtopics
- 12 things to know
- Component 2
What Leadership covers
Leadership is examined in Component 2, Psychological and social principles of physical education. It covers qualities and impact of an effective leader, autocratic, democratic and laissez-faire styles, Fiedler's and Chelladurai's leadership models and trait, social learning and interactionist theories of leadership.
Where it is assessed
Component 2
Psychological and social principles of physical education, a 2 hour paper worth 30% of the qualification.
Check the Pearson Edexcel specification ↗The 4 subtopics
Each one has its own page.
- Qualities and impact of an effective leaderLeadership and the qualities of an effective leader, empathy, the effect on team performance and cohesion, emergent and prescribed leaders, the captain on the pitch, adaptability and a clear vision.Open →
- Autocratic, democratic and laissez-faire stylesAutocratic, democratic and laissez-faire styles with their advantages, drawbacks and best uses, beginners learning to kayak, an experienced rugby squad reviewing its line-out, and Lewin as the source of the three styles.Open →
- Fiedler's and Chelladurai's leadership modelsFiedler's contingency model with task-oriented and person-oriented leaders and the favourability of the situation, the relegation battle, and Chelladurai's antecedents and required, actual and preferred leader behaviour.Open →
- Trait, social learning and interactionist theories of leadershipTrait theory and the Great Man theory, social learning theory with Bandura, significant others and reinforcement, interactionist theory and the captain who leads her club but not her country, and nature against nurture.Open →
What you need to know
Answer each one before you reveal it.
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What is leadership in sport, and why does a leader need empathy?
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How can good and poor leadership affect a team's performance?
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Give three qualities of an effective sports leader.
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What is an autocratic leadership style?
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What is Fiedler's contingency model of leadership?
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What are two advantages of an autocratic style?
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Which two types of leader does Fiedler describe?
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What does trait theory say about how leaders are created?
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Give two disadvantages of an autocratic style.
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Which three factors decide how favourable a situation is in Fiedler's model?
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What is the Great Man theory?
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Commonly confused
Pairs that lose marks when they are blurred together.
Autocratic style vs Democratic style
Autocratic style: a leader who makes decisions alone and gives orders. Democratic style: a leader who shares decisions with the group.
Emergent leader vs Prescribed leader
Emergent leader: someone chosen from within the group by its members. Prescribed leader: someone appointed from outside by a higher authority.
Task-oriented leader vs Person-oriented leader
Task-oriented leader: someone focused on completing the job and getting results. Person-oriented leader: someone focused on relationships and the welfare of the group.
Questions from this topic
Each one with the model answer underneath.
- 1
What is leadership in sport?
Model answer
Leadership is the behaviour of a person who influences others towards a goal. A leader guides and directs a team's efforts.
- 2
Give three qualities of an effective sports leader.
Model answer
An effective leader communicates clearly. An effective leader has good knowledge of the sport. An effective leader can motivate and inspire others.
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Why is empathy important for a sports leader?
Model answer
Empathy lets a leader understand how players feel. The leader can then offer support or adjust demands to suit individuals.
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How can effective leadership improve team performance?
Model answer
A good leader sets clear goals and tactics. Motivation, cohesion and confidence rise, which improves performance.
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How can poor leadership harm performance?
Model answer
Unclear instructions and unfair treatment cause confusion and conflict. Motivation and cohesion fall, and players may loaf.
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What is an emergent leader?
Model answer
An emergent leader comes from within the group and is chosen by its members. A player who becomes captain after a team vote is an example.
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Leadership revision questions
- What does Leadership cover in Edexcel A-Level Physical Education?
- 4 subtopics: qualities and impact of an effective leader, autocratic, democratic and laissez-faire styles, fiedler's and chelladurai's leadership models and trait, social learning and interactionist theories of leadership. Each one has its own page with questions and model answers.
- How is Leadership organised?
- By the Edexcel 9PE0 specification, subtopic by subtopic, so it matches the order you are taught it in.
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