Sportsmanship and Gamesmanship

Question 1

Define SPORTMANSHIP

Answer 1

Play and abide by the rules, win and lose graciously

Question 2

Define GAMESMANSHIP

Answer 2

Bending the rules of a sport to gain an unfair advantage without breaking them

Question 3

Define ETIQUETTE. What does it PROMOTE?

Answer 3

• Behavior of sportspeople similar to sportsmanship
• Promotes fair-play

Question 4

Define CONTRACT TO COMPETE

Answer 4

Agreeing to play by the rules, win but not at all costs

Question 5

What are the NEGATIVE effects of COMMERCIALSATION on SPORTSMANSHIP AND GAMESMANSHIP?

Answer 5

• Players do gamesmanship for bigger deals
• Pressure to secure their legacy can come down to a single event
• Not always a clear line between deviance and gamesmanship
• Had to introduce technology to prevent deviance and gamesmanship