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Author David Shields discusses competition

Author David Shields discusses the roles of competition in sport in the first section of this two part interview.



David Light Shields, PhD, is an affiliate associate professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis and author of True Competition: A Guide to Pursuing Excellence in Sport and Society. In this first section of a two-part interview, David shares his views on competition within sport and various other environments by answering the following questions:

  • What is your response to the argument that competition can sometimes be a harmful element in our society?
  • Why is it important to distinguish competition from "decompetition?"
  • Is there evidence showing that athletes can actually increase their performance when engaging in true competition?

 




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