conduct of performers Flashcards
what is sportsmanship?
sporting behaviour that is wanted to be seen in a sport- display good conduct and do not try to win by unfair means
good sportsmanship examples?
-shows respect to their opponents and officials
-shakes hands with opponents
-kicking the ball out of play if an opponent is injured
-being honest if the ball is in or out or if they break a rule
what does good sportsmanship create?
-good role models
-positive image for the sport
-satisfaction to know you won honestly
what is etiquette?
a convention or an unwritten rule which isn’t enforceable but is usually observed- shaking hands with opponents after a match
what is the contract to compete?
-unwritten agreement to follow and abide by the written and unwritten rules
what is gamesmanship?
-is the type of behaviour that you should not see from performers in sport. It is bending the rules to gain an unfair advantage
examples of gamesmanship?
-playing for time if winning
-entering a weaker team if the following match is more important
-sledging in cricket
what does gamesmanship create?
-bad role models
-negative image for the sport
-dissatisfaction to know you have won due to an unfair advantage
what are the 2 advantages of spectators?
-creation of atmosphere
-home-field advantage
why is the creation of atmosphere an advantage of spectators?
-a large crowd creates excitement, interest and enjoyment
-players can be more motivated
-interaction for the fans
-positive experience leads to more fans who want to attend
-raises income and raises the profile of the sport, increasing participation
why is home-field advantage a benefit of spectators?
-teams and individual performers can gain an advantage from being in familiar surroundings, with fan support and referee bias
-you feel lifted with the majority of spectators cheering for you and so you play better
what are the 4 disadvantages of spectators?
-increasing pressure
-safety costs/concerns
-negative effect on participation numbers among young people
-potential for crowd trouble/hooliganism
how is increasing pressure a disadvantage of spectators?
-with spectators wanting you to win can lead to an increase in anxiety causing performance to drop
how is safety costs/concerns a disadvantage of spectators?
-it is expensive to employ security staff and repair damage caused by spectator behaviour
how is negative effect on participation numbers among young people a disadvantage of spectators?
-the reputation of a sport due to spectator behaviour can cause a drop in the number of young people interested and therefore a loss of potential elite performers
how is the potential of crowd trouble/hooliganism a disadvantage of spectators?
-hooliganism can lead to fans not attending matches leading to a loss in ticket sales, support and sponsorship
what are the main reasons for hooliganism?
rivalries
hype
fuelled by drugs/alcohol
gang culture
frustration by decisions (officials)
displays of masculinity
what are some ways to prevent hooliganism?
bans, fines, prison
increased security
early kick-offs
all seater stadiums
alcohol restrictions
education
segregation
what is an example of a strategy to prevent hooliganism?
by segregating rival fans at a match such as Celtic and rangers
