13.3: Ethics In Sport Flashcards
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amateurism definition:
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- participation in sport for the love of it, receiving no financial gain; it’s based on the concept on athleticism.
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athleticism definition:
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- a financial devotion to sport involving high levels of physical endeavour and moral integrity.
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amateurism characteristics:
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- upper or middle class
- based on playing sport to clearly set rules
- rules gave clear structure and fairness (e.g. equal numbers on a football team)
- being wealthy part of the social elite
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How was participation seen - amateurism?
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- participation was more important than winning
- seen as a character building exercise
- training was frowned upon
- highly regarded as sporting elites in society
5
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Modern day amateurism:
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- fairplay/sportsmanship
- Rugby Union: codes of conduct based on principles calling referee ‘Sir’
- shaking hands and Olympics through Olympic Ideal
6
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Sportsmanship definition:
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- conforming to the rules and spirit ans etiquette of a sport
7
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simulation definition:
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- trying to deceive an official by over-acting, e.g. diving to win a free kick
8
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How can sportsmanship be encouraged?
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- use of NGB campaigns
- giving awards for fair play
- use of technology to help match officials
- use of rigorous drug testing
- positive role models
- punish foul play off the field, e.g. fines and banning
9
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Citing definition:
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- players can be reported and investigated for dangerous play, whether they were seen by the referee or not.
10
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Gamesmanship definition:
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- bending the rules and stretching them to their absolute limits without getting caught using whatever dubious methods possible to achieve the desired result
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Examples of gamesmanship:
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- delaying play at a restart to get back into position
- time wasting to ensure victory
- verbally sledging an opponent to distract or upset them
- psyching out an opponent at a pre-match conference
- taking an injury time out/ toilet break to upset opponent
- deliberate deception of on official to gain an advantage (over-appealing)
12
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Win ethic:
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- no drawn games, always a winner in basketball
- managers and coaches are fired if unsuccessful
- high amounts of deviance (violence, aggression, doping)
- media praise for winners: positive newspaper headlines
- media negativity for losers.
13
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Positive deviance definition:
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- behaviour which is outside the norms of society but still no intent to harm or break themselves. It involves over-adherence to the norms or expectations of society.
14
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Examples of positive deviance:
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- performer may over train or try to compete in a sporting event (injury)
- striking to win and accidentally hurting a player.
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Negative deviance definition:
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- behaviour that goes against norms and has a detrimental effect on individuals and society in general.
