We all know Hockey is the most popular sport in Canada....probably partly because we happen to be among the best in the world at producing elite players and national teams...or is it that we produce the best because we love it so much??

I guess a bit of both.

Anyways, I like hockey, although I only played road hockey- never ice hockey- growing up...in fact I guess I am a hockey fan for sure...Canucks, team Canada and all that.

But the question that comes to mind from time to time, is how much importance should be placed on winning?

It isn't enough for the team Canada junior hockey team to do well and have a shot at the gold medal...anything less than that is seen as a major disappointment. After losing the semi-final game to Russia, team Canada's efforts were seen to be a failure. To what degree does this emphasis on winning and competition trickle down in our society when it comes to sport and the enjoyment of being physically active?  How does competition motivate people to be active?....discourage people?

How do you view competition in the context of a P.E. class?  what is is it role?...benefits?...drawbacks?
If you were a PE teacher, how would you organize your class to deal with the issue of competition and its affect on motivating people to be physically active?