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ERIC Number: EJ292461
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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Leadership in Sport: The Situational Leadership Theory.
Case, Robert W.
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, v55 n1 p15-16 Jan 1984
Situational leadership theory suggests that to reach maximum leadership effectiveness, the leader must adapt his/her behavior to different situations. For athletic coaches, this means that the amount of direction provided for students should increase or decrease according to the students' maturity levels. Applications of the theory are discussed. (PP)
Descriptors: Athletic Coaches, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Leadership Effectiveness, Leadership Styles, Maturity (Individuals), Participative Decision Making, Sport Psychology, Student Characteristics, Student Teacher Relationship, Teacher Behavior
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Information Analyses; Journal Articles
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Situational Leadership Theory