Answer:
~ Strengthening academic self-concept
~ Building mental state
~ Motivation and achievement
Explanation:
~ When students take up competition they are reinforcing what they have learnt, therefore improving there academic abilities.
~ Competitions are a mental game ( in the head), you need to be able to cope with victory and failure, this an mental game as many students start crying when they lose!
~ Finally, when students know they have a competition coming up, it gives them some motivation and a sense of achievement. They want to do their best and aim the highest!