Chapter 5 Slides Flashcards
Define competition.
a situation in which rewards are distributed unequally on the basis of performance by the performers
Define cooperation.
a social process through which performance is evaluated and rewarded in terms of the collective achievements of a group of people working together to reach a particular goal
Marten’s definition of competition is a __ stage process which explains…
- 4 stage process
- explains why people respond differently to competition
When does motivation arise?
moderately difficult level of challenge that matches the current capabilities
Name 4 competition issues.
- motivation
- character development
- fair play
- skill development
Why is fair play a competition issue?
winning is very uncontrollable and often pursued via unfair methods
Why is skill development a competition issue?
short sightedness, development can be stifled
Name 6 problems associated with competition.
- win-at-all-costs mentality
- facilitates youth sport drop out
- reduces motivation for those that remain involved
- reduces enjoyment for “unsuccessful” competitors
- facilitates a short term focus only
- positive competition
How can we learn about competition from kids?
- unorganized sport behaviours
- kids modify games to maximize cooperation, success, and enjoyment
Competitive engineering looks to enhance…
athletes’ competitive experience
Competitive engineering modifies…
- structure
- rules
- facilities
- equipment
What are the 5 basic premises of competitive engineering?
- increased action and scoring
- create high levels of personal involvement
- keep scores close
- promote positive relationships
- use pyramid-based community models
Is competition good or bad?
neither
Competition is a ____ process and depends on…
- neutral
- depends on athletes’ appraisal of the O.C.S. response, and perception of consequences
Cooperative activities produce more… when compared with competitive activities.
- communication
- sharing
- trust
- friendship
- enhanced performance
