KINE 404 CH. 1 Test #1
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- Autocratic (authoritarian)
- not much room for compromise; functions as a boss and not a leader; (paternalistic); used in army's
- Supervisor
- has the direct authority over other professionals
- Realism (objective)
- reality is gained by science; truth is gained through the physical world by experimentation; grade on measurable factors
- Morality
- behavior and rules in society; concerned with behavior and learnable rules
- philosophy
- the investigation of causes and laws underlying reality; based on logical reasoning rather than empirical; the system of values by which one lives
- Laissez-faire
- "let alone"; person underneath lets everyone run the show; anarchic; greatest weakness is lack of leadership
- advantages of being in administration
- gain in money and increase in intrinsic motivation; achievement of positive change
- Existentialism (subjective)
- reality lies within each individual and the experience of being; individuals have freedom of choice; truth is arrived through personal experience; cornerstone is self-realization; sports dealing with dance or rhythmic type movements
- Ethics
- relates to the study and standards of morality that individuals should follow; tell people how they ought to act
- Management
- may be used interchangeably with administration; ex: the head of one swimming pool would be this
- Wellness Program Director
- wellness centers; wellness programs will be one of the most sought-after fringe benefits in the work place
- Pragmatism
- reality must be experienced and is not fixed but is ever-changing; cooperative play
- Idealism (subjective)
- reality depends on the mind; truth is gained from ideas; values are foundations for life and remain static and unchanging; high standards or expectations; not willing to change
- 5 questions to determine if you are a leader
- 1. do you have the desire to lead 2. do you hunger for greater challenge? 3. are you willing to limit your technical hands-on time? 4. are you able to work with all types of people? 5. can you organize, motivate, delegate, and oversee?
- Value
- something someone believes to be desirable, worthwhile, and important
- Democratic
- using the majority opinion of a group rather than the individual
- 4 types of administrators
- laissez-faire, autocratic, democratic, and eclectic
- disadvantages of being in administration
- never feeling finished, loss of personal relationships, long hours, pressure of responsibility
- manager, supervisor, director
- three titles that can be used interchangeably
- Eclectic
- blending
- Coordinator
- does not have the authority or responsibility to supervise or direct
- qualities and skills important for long-term success of a leader
- people skills (human relation competencies is the most important), communication competencies, , creativity, mental quickness, reliability and courage, professionalism and technical skills
- Eclecticism
- adopting parts of several philosophies rather than adhering to just one type
- 5 types of philosophy
- idealism, realism, pragmatism, existentialism, and eclecticism
- Chairperson (Department Head)
- leads academic faculty
- Leadership
- the act of guiding or directing others, to a course of action through persuasion or influence
- Director (AD)
- may refer to the head of campus recreation or sports; example the head of several swimming pools
- qualities and skills that can enhance one getting an administrative job
- visibility, whom you know or friends in the right places, image, enthusiasm, assertiveness, academic record and personality/ sensitivity
- Situational Ethics
- takes into count particular actions and circumstances