Kinesiology 2292F/G Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Selfishness, Counterexample, Social Comparison Theory
21 Apr 2020
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Key concepts: views of competition, positive, negative, critique on positive and negative consequences, critique on intrinsically positive and negative views, excellent ends justify competitive means, implications for coaches and teachers. Must distinguish b/w values resulting from participation and values intrinsic to concept of competition. Values resulting from participation in competition aren"t intrinsic to the nature of competition these values may or may not occur -and if they do, may be the result of factors other than competition. Values intrinsic to the concept of competition will always occur when competition takes place b/c they"re included in defining characteristics of what it means to compete. Necessary preparation for life: western society is competitive -competitive experiences will provide the skills and attitudes necessary to compete successfully in society. Striving together: evident in the root word com-petitio. Generation of inequalities: creates a divide b/w winners and losers/successes and failures. Critique on positive and negative consequences of competition.
