Story of Resilience - From Homelessness to Living the Dream (Article - 2mins)
Citation: Creighton, J. (2014). England midfielder Fara Williams: I was homeless for six years. BBC Sport, 31 May. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/27644997
Abstract. Fara Williams spent six years being homeless before making it to England's Women's National football (soccer) team. Fara shares her story of surviving hardship and using football to build a new life, as the article explores people who experience homelessness and finding motivation through sports to overcome poverty.
License - © copyright [2014] BBC
Inspiring - From Survival to NFL Star (Article - 6mins)
Citation: Reynolds, T. (2019). Efe Obaba: The NFL star abandoned on London's streets at age of 10. BBC Sport, 5 April. https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/47819317
Abstract: Efe Obada, who was abandoned in London, England, at 10 years of age. The story explores how Efe Obaba survived the streets of London, while escaping gang violence, to become a star football player for the Carolina Panthers of the NFL.
License - © copyright [2019] BBC
Johnny Wilkinson (Rugby News Article ‑ 6mins)
Citation: Moss, S. (2010, May 10). Johnny Wilkinson: 'I had to be perfect in everyone's eyes. It was so tiring'. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2010/may/10/jonny-wilkinson-rugby-injuries-toulon
Themes: Fear of failure, perfectionism is outcome-based, injuries, and identity loss.
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OER Lesson Plan: Johnny Wilkinson - Defining Healthy Perfectionism (Class Exercise time: 15-20minutes).
Learning Outcome – Students will identify examples of maladaptive (unhealthy) perfectionism in the article, as well as describe how Johnny Wilkinson developed a healthier approach towards perfection in his sport.
Forgiveness and Failure (Article - 5mins)
Citation: Brown, M. (2020, January 2). Striving for perfection can help athletes bounce back from failure – if they forgive themselves, research shows. Folio. https://www.folio.ca/striving-for-perfection-can-help-athletes-bounce-back-from-failureif-they-forgive-themselves-research-shows/
Abstract: University of Alberta Study: Investigating perfectionism and performance after failure in competitive athletics (first of its kind).
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Self-Compassion (Animated Short- 4:42mins)
Citation: Youtube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kfUE41-JFw
Abstract: A six-step SC exercise in how to calm negative internal voices and create positive self-care. Steps 1 – 6 explores such concepts as the difficulty of the task, family histories, the odds, luck, self-worth, and temporary experiences. Ref: School of Life. (2017). Self-Compassion [Animated Short].
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Self-Compassion Protects Against Negative Emotions in Sport (Video-2:41mins)
Citation: Gilchrist, J. [SSHRC-CRSH]. (2018). Self-Compassion Protects Against Negative Emotions in Sport. (Video). Youtube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=SftzbqwHCXk
Abstract: Video describes research taken of 580 adolescent female athletes over 3 years and how SC positively affected young girls staying in sport; SC was seen as a protective factor against body-image guilt and shame. See Also: ‘USC Athletes in What Makes a Body Beautiful’ (Video).
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Self-Compassion: A Potential Resource in Dance (Video - 9:02mins)
Citation: Sereda, B. [An Introduction to Self-Compassion]. (2021). Self-Compassion- A Potential Resource in Dance [Video]. Youtube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK6zssiOHLs
Abstract: Introduces how SC can be applied in one’s life by incorporating mindfulness, common humanity, and self-kindness; Video discusses SC being associated with body image appreciation and lower levels of anxiety. See Also: Common Humanity is discussed in the Self-Compassion podcast at 8:57min-10:00min.
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Friday Night Lights (Video - 1:29mins)
Citation: Movie clips. “Coach Gaines on Being Perfect”. YouTube video, 3:27. 2004.
Abstract: Coach Gaines’ halftime speech about ‘Being Perfect’.
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OER Lesson Plan: Coach Gaines' Final "PEP" Talk
Learning Outcome – In the video, students are asked to consider examples from Coach Gaines' PEP Talk that may lead to healthy or unhealthy perfectionism, as Coach Gaines reflects on what it means to be perfect. Concepts are related to Perfection(ism) in Sport audio-video by Dr. John Dunn.
A Perfect 10? (SSHRC Article - 1minute )
Citation: Anonymous. (2008, January 25). A perfect 10? Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/society-societe/stories-histoires/story-histoire-eng.aspx?story_id=37
Abstract: Dr. John Dunn discusses the motivations behind healthy and unhealthy perfectionism and explains how athletic identity is closely related to performance. Short Extract: Research by Dr. Dunn and University of Alberta graduate students examined American collegiate athletes, concluding that unhealthy perfectionism is associated with lower self-esteem in both males and females.
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Healthy Perfectionism (Article - 4mins)
Citation: Borutski, Zach. (2016, January 27). Feature: Healthy Perfectionism. The Gateway. https://thegatewayonline.ca/2016/01/feature-healthy-perfectionism/
Abstract: Describes behaviors associated with maladaptive and adaptive perfectionism within the context of “Student Life on Campus”.
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