Ethics In Sport

Question 1

what is ameateurism

Answer 1

participation in sport for the love of it, receiving no financial gain

Question 2

what is sportsmanship

Answer 2

conforming to the rules and etiquette of a sport
- kicking the ball out of play when an opposing player is injured so they can get treatment they need

Question 3

what is gamesmanship

Answer 3

bending the rules and stretching them to their absolute limit without getting caught
- delaying play at a restart
- time wasting
- faking an injury

Question 4

what is citing

Answer 4

players can be cited for dangerous play

Question 5

how can sportsmanship be encouraged

Answer 5

• giving awards of fair play to encourage it more
• use of technoology to help officials
• punish foul play and unsporting behaviour
• use of positive role models
• drug testing to try ensure fairness and a level playing field

Question 6

what is win ethic

Answer 6

win at all costs
coming second is not an option
do all it takes in order to win even inlcuding cheating

Question 7

what is positive deviance

Answer 7

behaviour which is outside the norms of society but with no intent to harm or break rules
- accidentally injuring another player

Question 8

what is negative deviance

Answer 8

behaviour that goes against the norms and has a detrimental effect on individuals and society in general
linked with win ethic
e.g. taking PED’s
deliberate fouls
diving to win a penalty