Physical Education A-Level
Autocratic leadership
What Autocratic leadership means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Autocratic leadership
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Concentrates decision-making with the leader, who gives clear instructions and expects compliance, and can suit novices, hazardous activities or urgent in-game decisions where speed and safety matter.
Topics that use Autocratic leadership
- Leadership (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Adaptability across performer development and context
- Adaptability and situational leadership
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- Democratic leadership
- Emergent leader
- Empathy, integrity and fairness
- Interactionist theory of leadership
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