Define what competition is and what the origins of the word mean.
Com- means "together"; petere is "seeking." Together, they mean "seeking the best performance with your competitor." Competition is between two or more parties for a prize or recognition. It can be against other teams, nature, or oneself.
Winning at any cost should never be the ultimate goal when competing in sports. What are some other benefits competition provides?
Instead of focusing on the amount of wins and losses a team has, it is best to focus on the quality of play the team had. It is better to watch for improvement rather than counting the wins and losses. Finally, challenging oneself is more important than tallying wins and losses.
List three components of good sportsmanship and apply them to a competition.
Good sportsmanship involves playing fair, being a team player, and staying positive while participating. It also includes losing and winning gracefully, as well as respecting the officials.
List and briefly describe three responsibilities of an athlete.
The first responsibility is giving one's best effort, which includes being fully present and giving maximum effort. Next is cooperation, which is being friendly to the opponents and following the direction of the officials. Having compassion includes helping players that might be injured. Initiative is calming upset players and wishing them good luck. Finally, leadership is providing support for teammates.
Describe what it means to win with class.
Winning with class means to celebrate a win in a respectful fashion. Excessive celebration is frowned upon and is not a good example of sportsmanship. Shaking hands at the end of the event is another way the winning team can demonstrate respect for their opponents.
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