Amateurism Flashcards
What is amateurism
Engaging in sport for the love of it, rather than financial gain or professional status
What does amateurism have an emphasis on
Participation in maintaining fair play
Exhibiting sportsmanship
What does higher status refer to
Refers to in the 19th century, professional sport was non existent
So amateurs held the higher status in sport
What does the code of ethics include
Moral values
Fair play
Sportsmanship
Immediate acceptance of rules
What does the developed set of rules encourage? What did it lead to
Encourages socially acceptable behaviour
Led to the development of set rules and NGBs
What are the aims of amateurism
Fair play and sportsmanship
Participation over winning
Character building
Exclusivity and elitism
What is fair play and sportmanship
The idea of participation for the enjoyment without monetary rewards
Fair play involves maintaining integrity, respect and good behaviour
What is participation over winning
Participating for fun, health and self improvement rather than focusing on winning
God given abilities and training is frowned upon
How does amateurism build character
Participation as an amateur builds moral character, self discipline and a sense of duty
How does amateurism link to exclusivity and elitism
Years ago amateurism was closely tied to the upper classes who had the time and resources to engage in sport either out needing to earn a living from it
How do the Olympic values embrace amateurism
It embraces certain aspects of amateurism such as sportsmanship and fair play, celebrating the spirit of competition
How does non league and grassroots sports apply to amateurism
Many clubs in lower leagues are composed of amateur players who play for passion rather than monetary reward
How do certain sports maintain amateurs
Sports use amateur divisions, where players compete for fun compared to divisions where non amateur players play for prestige and money, whilst governed by strict rules
This helps to differentiate amateurs from professional athletes
