Teach to Compete

After years of working with athletes and coaches of all ages, the authors have come to the conclusion that young people need to be taught how to compete. Rather than assume students understand competition, it is vital that they are educated about it. Coaches and physical educators have both a unique...

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Published in:Strategies (Reston, Va.) Va.), 2011-05, Vol.24 (5), p.8-11
Main Authors: Shields, David Light, Funk, Christopher
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aggression
Altruism
Athletes
Athletic Coaches
Behavior
Cheating
Coaches & managers
Competition
Contests
Etymology
Interpersonal Relationship
Physical Education
Physical Education Teachers
Physical Fitness
Student Behavior
Students
Teaching Methods
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Summary:After years of working with athletes and coaches of all ages, the authors have come to the conclusion that young people need to be taught how to compete. Rather than assume students understand competition, it is vital that they are educated about it. Coaches and physical educators have both a unique opportunity and profound responsibility to teach two things--what competition is, and what it is not. How can coaches and physical educators teach the meaning and value of true competition? How can they lead programs that will support positive values and human solidarity rather than divisiveness? Without claiming to be comprehensive, the authors offer several suggestions for getting started: (1) Understand true competition; (2) Unmask the impostor: decompetition; (3) Teach respect for partners; (4) Focus on excellence; and (5) Aim for enjoyment.
ISSN:0892-4562
2168-3778
DOI:10.1080/08924562.2011.10590945