Kinesiology 1088A/B Lecture Notes - Zero-Sum Game

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 1088A/B
• Professor: Bob Larose

Document Summary

Competition is a strong motivational force imbedded in all sporting situations and in many recreational settings as well, however, the coach or leader has very little control over it. Descriptors: a situational process that is either zero-sum or non-zero sum and is either direct or indirect. Indirect: competing vs. a standard (golfing against the course par) Working together with others to accomplish a task or reach a common goal. Competing and cooperation can be at work together at the same time with any team or group (i. e. cooperate with teammates vs. opponent but compete with them for the starting role or playing time) Each individual experiences the competitive process differently and it may vary from one situation to another within the same person. The competitive process is primarily focused on social evaluation (comparison with others or standards) Linked stages often influenced by external feedback and rewards.