Human Resources

Code:

GD27

Acronym:

GD27

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
CNAEF	Social and Behavioral Sciences

Instance: 2023/2024 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Course/CS Responsible:	2nd Cycle in Sports Management

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
2CGD	44	Official Plan	1	-	3	28	81

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The module of Group Dynamics aims to: i) promote communication, understanding and improving interpersonal relationships in the classroom; and ii) engage the students in a reflection about themselves and the class, defining objectives and intervention strategies.

The module of Leadership aims: i) to review and deepen basic knowledge in leadership; ii) to prepare students to a more reasoned selection of the best methodology to adopt in different situations in their areas of intervention.

Learning outcomes and competences

On successful completion of this CU, students should be able to:

i) understand group dynamics
ii) understand how they work in a group
iii) identify and explain the necessary roles within groups and sport organizations
iv) identify, evaluate and suggest solutions to problems encountered in a large group communication context.
v) exhibit knowledge and understanding of leadership models
vi) apply different leadership methods depending on various demands for individuals and groups
vii) transform theoretical knowledge into practice and use the theoretical content to analyze the practice, applying learned experiences to better serve their organizations.

Working method

Presencial

Program

I. Group dynamics
1. "Icebreaker" activities (importance, rules).
2. Different types of group dynamics activities.
3. Group processes (concepts, performance in groups, social influence processes)

II. Leadership
1. Concept of leadership
2. Conceptual and theoretical approaches
3. Principles, styles and effectiveness of leadership

Mandatory literature

Chelladurai, P. (; Managing organizations for sport and physical activity: A systems perspective (3rd ed.)., 2009
Parkhouse, B. L.; The management of sport: Its foundation and application (4th ed.)., 2008
Corrêa de Mattos, D.; Figueiredo da Silva, C. A.; Sarmento Rebocho Lopes, J. P.; Capinussú, J. M.; O esporte náutico e a dinâmica da hélice tríplice no projeto Grael: um estudo de caso., 2010
Cyrineu, José Cláudio; Gestão do Conhecimento: o grande desafio empresarial., 2005
Figueiredo da Silva, C.; Sarmento Rebocho Lopes, J.; Araújo Netto, J.; Educação física, desenvolvimento e inovação: o argumento da hélice tríplice., 2010
Chiavenato Idalberto; Recursos humanos. ISBN: 85-224-2544-2
Jowett, S., & Lavallee, D.; Social psychology in sport., 2007

Complementary Bibliography

Kormelink Henny; Team building. ISBN: 0-9651020-7-6
Schellenberger Hans 220; Psychology of team sports. ISBN: 0-920905-08-0
Flaherty, J.; Coaching: Evoking excellence in others (3rd ed.)., 2010
Toll, C. ; The literacy coach’s survival guide: Essential questions and practical answers., 2005
Gandin, Danilo.; A prática do planejamento participativo., 2001
Cruz José Fernando 340; Manual de psicologia do desporto. ISBN: 972-96044-3-6
Cartwright D., & Zander A.; Group dynamics, 1998
Chelladurai, P.; Human resource management in sport and recreation (2nd ed.), 2006
Kouzes, J. M., & Posner, B. Z. (; The leadership challenge (4th ed.)., 2007

Teaching methods and learning activities

1st Expository; 2nd Exploratory, with text analysis and reflection; 3rd Interactive, through the promotion of debates and oral participation of the students; 4th Autonomous, the student performs research by himself; 5th Seminars.

keywords

Social sciences > Psychological sciences > Psychology > Applied psychology
Social sciences > Psychological sciences > Behavioural sciences
Social sciences > Psychological sciences > Cognitive science
Social sciences > Psychological sciences > Psychology > Social psychology

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Teste	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	53,00
Frequência das aulas	28,00
Total:	81,00

Eligibility for exams

Calculation formula of final grade

Aritmetic mean of two tests, one for each module. The grades in each of the exams must be at least 47.5% of the corresponding value.

Examinations or Special Assignments

See the Legal provisions in force at the University of Porto and the assessment standards issued by the Pedagogical Council of the Faculty of Sports.

Classification improvement

See the Legal provisions in force at the University of Porto and the assessment standards issued by the Pedagogical Council of the Faculty of Sports.