what is sportsmanship ?
anyone taking part in sport must take personal responsibility and behave in a certain way which is fully compliant with the rules and the expected behaviours of the sport
why are rules important ?
to make sure that play is safe and fair
what often happens when players don’t respect the rules ?
they are penalised
who makes sure the rules are followed ?
the sports governing body, and the officials during play
why do players agree their own rules in informal activities ?
because they can make sport more inclusive but still ensures rules are fair and safe
what is etiquette ?
unwritten rules or customs players should follow
why is etiquette important ?
to uphold respect and fairness, and to help people play in the ‘spirit of the game’
what is an example of etiquette ?
what is an example of sportsmanship ?
what is gamesmanship ?
players bending the rules and using questionable methods to gain an advantage
what is an example of gamesmanship ?
what kind of people often have more gamesmanship attitudes ?
what kind of people often have more sportsmanship attitudes ?
what does ego oriented mean ?
comparing your performance to others
what does extrinsically oriented mean ?
seeking external recognition, winning
what does task oriented mean ?
focusing on your own improvement
what does intrinsically oriented mean ?
driven by an interest or enjoyment in the task
why do many teams play better when playing at home ?
they have more spectators supporting them which then motivates them to perform well as spectators often cheer and shout messages of support it usually has a positive effect on performance
why does attracting spectators often help raise money for the club ?
how can negative spectator behaviour impact players ?
it makes them lose focus
it can make them angry causing them to get sent off
what is hooliganism ?
when a group of supporters go to a sporting event to act abusively or violently before, during, or after play
what are the 2 different types of hooligans ?
why does hooliganism occur ?
what strategies are put in place to try and prevent hooliganism ?