Monday, 3 December 2012

According to Johnson (1977), competition contributes towards positive individuals’ development.


Benefit of competition

1.   Personal development
·       Improved self-concept
·       Greater self confident
·       Spiritual growth
·       Self actualization

2.   Physical development
·       Enhanced fitness & physical well being
·       Improved coordination & balanced
·       Increased stamina
·       Reduce risks coronary heart disease
·       Helping control blood pressure
·       Maintained strong bones, muscular & healthy joints
·       Enhanced sleep quality & quantity
·       Regulates weight
·       Promotes health
·       Develop skills
·    Recognize the risks & safety factors associated with regular participation in competition.

 3.   Mental development
·    Improves academic performance
·    Know the rules, strategies & appropriate behavior for selected competition
·   Increase interest in learning, understanding & appreciation of certain scientific, principles concerned with movement (Bio-mechanics)
·    Promotes self discipline
·    Encourage goal setting
·  Developing an understanding & appreciation of competition so that life will become more meaningful, purposive & productive.
·   Recognize the participation in competition can lead to multi-cultural international understanding

4.   Psychological & Social development
·       Development of interpersonal relationship
·       Improves self-confidence and self esteem
·   Understand that competition provides opportunities for enjoyment & self-expression
·       Provides an outlet for stress.


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