Abstract
This chapter introduces an online source which educators can use to teach about the rivalry phenomenon and group member behavior. The Adventures with Sport Rivalry Man stories and accompanying curriculum can be found on www.SportRivalry.com and provide easy access to stories and lessons on issues facing contemporary children such as bullying, teamwork, decision making, and helping others. The commentary focuses on the character Sport Rivalry Man, the Adventures with Sport Rivalry Man stories, and how to best utilize the curriculum. The tech corner commentary concludes with a discussion on the purpose and goals of the curriculum.
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For more information on Sport Rivalry Man, see Havard, C. T. (2019). Introducing Sport Rivalry Man, protector of positive fan behavior. Transformative Works and Cultures 2019.
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Historical rivalry comics and cartoons are available at www.sportrivalry.com.
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Curriculum available at http://www.sportrivalry.com/sport-rivalry-man-curriculum/.
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Havard, C.T., Workman, S.S., Lomenick, M.E., Holland, B.S. (2020). Sport Rivalry Man Curriculum: A Superhero and Teaching Rivalry and Group Behavior. In: Rivalry in Sport. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-47455-3_6
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