How to Lead a Group--Practical Principles and Experiences of Conducting a Promotional Group in Health-Related Physical Activity.

Rinne, Marjo; Toropainen, Erja

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ERIC Number: EJ583343

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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How to Lead a Group--Practical Principles and Experiences of Conducting a Promotional Group in Health-Related Physical Activity.

Rinne, Marjo; Toropainen, Erja

Patient Education and Counseling, v33 suppl 1 pS69-S76 Apr 1998

Describes the different roles and styles of instruction for the leader of a promotional group in physical activity. Principles of group dynamics are applied to facilitate permanent change in members' health-related physical activities. How the leader works is described, including transfer of responsibility to the members. (Author/EMK)

Descriptors: Adults, Conference Proceedings, Group Instruction, Health, Health Promotion, Health Related Fitness, Instructional Leadership, Models, Physical Activities

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Note: Supplement issue: "Promotion of Health-Related Physical Activity among Adults." For related articles, see CG 553 619-624.