Conduct of performers Flashcards
what is meant by the term sportsmanship?
Sportsmanship is the sporting behaviour you would like to see in sport performance display good conduct and do not try to win by unfair means
What are some sportsmanship examples?
Shows respect to their opponents and officials.
Shakes hand with opponents.
Kicking the ball out of play if an opponent is injured.
Being honest if the ball is out or if they break a rule
what does sportsmanship create?
Good role models
Positive image for the sport
Satisfaction to know you have one honestly
What is meant by the term gamesmanship?
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.
what are some 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
advantages of spectators: creation of atmosphere
A large crowd creates excitement, interest and enjoyment.
Player 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.
advantages of spectators: Homefield advantage
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
disadvantages of spectators: increasing pressure
With spectators wanting you to win can lead to an increase in anxiety causing performance to drop
Disadvantages of spectators: safety costs/concerns
it is expensive to employ security staff and repair damage caused by spectator behaviour
disadvantages of spectators: negative effect on participation numbers among young people
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
disadvantages of spectators: potential for crowd trouble/hooliganism
Hooliganism can lead to fans not attending matches leading to a loss in ticket sales support and sponsorship
What are some reasons for hooliganism?
rivalries (local Derby)
Hype (from media)
Filled by drugs/alcohol
Gang culture
Frustration (officials decision)
Displays of masculinity
What are some strategies to prevent hooliganism?
bans, fines, prison
Increased security
Segregation
Early kickoffs
All seater stadiums
Alcohol restrictions
Education
