Competition

Are we *naturally* competitive?  More so than cooperative?  Does it depend on the circumstance?  We're "trained" to be competitive in sports, but what about everyday life?  Where do you compete, where do you cooperate?  Think of some examples & discuss.



I'll post some more questions related to the chapter after our classmates present.  In the meantime, what do you think about this article:
http://www.counterpunch.org/2013/08/09/the-brutal-legacy-of-the-muscular-christian-movement/print

Also, what questions on the general topic of competition do you have for Coach Hilvert, TMC's head football coach?  He'll join us for class on 5 Sept.  It would be helpful if you send me your questions by Tuesday 3 Sept.

Definitions, including chpt 2 discussion

Any more thoughts on sports vs. athletics?  Recreation vs. competition?  Hobby vs. profession?  There's some more discussion in the beginning of chapter 2 on competition.

Current Events

(sports news related to good as well as bad conduct)
26Aug13
re: the commercialization of college sport

NYTimes: College Football’s Most Dominant Player? It’s ESPN  http://nyti.ms/1f9PPxq

 

Spending billions of dollars for TV rights and becoming partners with universities desperate for exposure, ESPN has emerged as a sport’s puppet-master and kingmaker.

Introductions

Who are you? Why are you at TMC? Why are you taking this class?  What sports have you participated in (at any level)?