What is the role of a leader in physical education?
Introduction
Because leadership is a reflection of the profession and reflects to show the character and aspiration of the profession, physical education is not an exception where quality leadership is essential. It indicates that physical education as a profession cannot advance without high-quality, goal-oriented leadership. Leadership is defined as the ability to instil confidence and zeal in others, as well as the desire to be led. A successful leader must have vision, desire, initiative, self-confidence, and personal integrity. Different conditions may necessitate different leadership styles. In controlling the functions of a group, an organisation, or management, leadership is critical. Wherever there is a well-organized group of people working toward a common goal, leadership is required.
Definitions
The following are some prominent authors', experts', and experienced heads of various organisations, professions, management, and establishments' definitions of leadership.
1. According to Durlin, "leadership is the exercise of authority and the making of decisions." R.
2. According to Alford and Beaty, "leadership is the ability to secure desired actions from a group of followers freely, without the use of force."
3. According to R. Terry, "leadership is the practise of motivating people to strive freely for group objectives."
3. According to R. Terry, "leadership is the practise of motivating people to strive freely for group objectives."
4. J. K. Hemphill defined leadership as "the start of acts that culminates in a relentless pattern of group interaction geared toward the solution of a common problem."
5. According to Frederic E. Wolf, "leadership is an art, a science, or a gift through which a man is enabled and privileged to steer the ideas, plans, and activities of his fellowmen via honourable and legitimate means for noble and altruistic objectives."
