Title |
True competition : a guide to pursuing excellence in sport and society / David Light Shields, Brenda Light Bredemeier. |
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Publication Info. |
Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2009] |
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©2009 |
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University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location
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306.483 S555T |
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Description |
viii, 239 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-232) and index. |
Contents |
Prelude: Compass for the journey -- The case against competition : was Kohn right? -- Naming the imposter : unmasking decompetition -- True competition : a field guide -- Interlude: Character and competition -- Motivation : pathways to enjoyment -- Goals : pathways to excellence -- Opponents : allies and adversaries -- Regulation : upholding the spirit of the game -- Playing and winning : the pursuit of victory -- The ideal contest : embracing the challenge -- Postlude: Reclaiming competition. |
Subject |
Sports -- Sociological aspects.
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Sports -- Psychological aspects.
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Competition.
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Success.
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Added Author |
Bredemeier, Brenda Jo, 1950-
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ISBN |
9780736074292 soft cover |
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0736074295 soft cover |
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