Is Competition Healthy? | Esther

Todays show discusses whether competition in sport is healthy and if winning is the sole motivation.

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Clip Info
  • Clip length: 58'52''
  • Broadcast year: 2000
Curriculum Connection
  • Psychology | Motivation | How self-efficacy and sports confidence (including imagery and sports orientation) affects motivation. | Two strategies for motivating athletes.
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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Programme: Esther
  • Episode: Is Competition Healthy?
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