Qualities of a leader

 Qualities of a leader:- There are some personal as well as professional qualities  which are necessary for leadership in the field of physical education. These qualities are mentioned below:-


  • Energetic:- To be energetic is necessary for a leader in every field.
  • Friendliness and affection:- Friendliness and affection are also the necessary qualities for a leader in this profession. These qualities are developed through physical education programmes and Olympic games, especially during training as well as competitions.
  • Decisiveness:- A leader should be decisive. It means he should have the ability to make decisions spontaneously.
  • Technically Skilled:- A leader should be technically skilled. He should be an expert in his discipline and specialization.
  • Intelligent:- A leader should have intelligence. In fact, intelligence is the ability in the individual to find out the possible solution of various complex problems. He/she should be able to find a simple solution to complex problems. An intelligent leader of physical education can be a boon to this profession.
  • Teaching Skills:-A leader should have deep knowledge of various teaching skills. Now physical education is taught as a subject in the classroom. So he/she should be efficient in various teaching methods.

  • Creative:- A leader in any field should be very creative. Such leader can produce new techniques or ideas, which are needed in the field of physical education.
  • Interest in Research:- It is a significant quality of a leader in every field. He/she should have a keen interest in research work. No professions can be uplifted without appropriate research. In fact, this quality is the need of hour. Nowadays, many problems is confronting this profession. Solution to such problems can be sorted out through research.
  • Good Health:- A leader in any field should have good health. Such a leader can work for a longer duration without any feeling of fatigue.
  • Dedication and Determination:- Dedication and Determination are vital qualities for a leader in any profession. He/she should have firm determination. He/she should be determined to face even worst situation. He/she should also be devoted to his profession.
  • High Motor Capacity:- A leader must have high motor fitness. For this purpose, he/she should develop all the component of physical fitness, such as strength, speed, endurance, flexibility, and coordinative abilities.
  • Respect for Other People:- A leader in this profession should respect other people. If he/she does not respect others, he/she will not be respected.
  • Social:- A leader in the field of physical education should be social. He/she must have various social qualities like brotherhood, sympathy, cooperation, tolerance, helping nature, patience, honesty, etc. Without these qualities, a leader is just like an engine without petrol.
  • Logical Decision Maker:- A leader should be able to discuss the problems logically. He/she should also be a good decision-maker at the right time. He/she should know that ‘delay in justice is injustice’.
  • Morality and Loyalty:- Morality and Loyalty are significant qualities of a leader in the field of physical education. He/she should be loyal to his followers. He/she should not forget his/her morality in any situation.
  • Good Communicator:- Communication is essential and integral to positive leadership. So, a leader should be a good communicator. A good communicator can express his/her views in a better way. It plays a very effective role in teaching and coaching process.


If you do improvement and mastery in these quality listed above the no one can stop you from becoming a great leader.

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