conduct of performers Flashcards
paper 2
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
