Sport Flashcards
Define sport
Sport is an organised, competitive, and skilful physical activity requiring commitment and fair play.
Describe sport
Sport has high levels of organisation. It will have officials and formal rules (written by National Governing Bodies). There will be high levels of competition, commitment and training. there could be high levels of sponsorship and media attention. Sport should also have sportsmanship evident and could have aesthetic quality.
Define aesthetic
Movement that is pleasing on the eye or beautiful to watch
What is physical prowess?
This is to do with competence, expertise and proficiency. In other words it is skilfulness.
What is physical endeavour?
This is to do with effort, enterprise and trying hard.
Give the definition of sportsmanship.
Sportsmanship is abiding by both written and unwritten rules whilst showing respect for others. It is graciousness in both victory and defeat
Describe examples of sportsmanship
Shaking hands at the end of the game, walking in cricket, forming a tunnel in rugby, three cheers, stopping play for an injury, giving the ball back following a stoppage etc
Give the definition for gamesmanship
Gamesmanship is bending the rules to gain an unfair advantage. Using unconventional but not strictly illegal tactics.
Describe examples of gamesmanship
Feigning injury, time wasting, simulating contact, pressurising the officials, diving, sledging etc
Define sledging
Attempting to undermine opponents, especially in cricket, by verbally abusing, taunting, intimidating or antagonising.
What is meant by deviance in sport?
Deviance is behaviour that is sharply different from the normally accepted standards. This could involve seriously breaking the rules and norms of sport. Examples are deliberate and dangerous fouls, drug abuse and other forms of cheating.
