Ethics Flashcards
What is gamesmanship
The use of dubious methods and bending the rules to win or gain a serious advantage
What are some examples of sportsmanship
Shaking hands prior to/ end of match
Olympic ideal
Calling ref sir in rugby
Is the Olympic oath still adhered
yes
- rules breaking frowned upon
- values of olympics celebrated
- still evidence of FairPlay, sportsmanship
No
- gamesmanship still evident
-win at costs meantality
How can sportsmanship be encouraged
-use of role models
-use of rigorous drug testing
-awards fair-play
- use of technology-performers cited after the match
- NGBS rules promote FairPlay
- punish fowl play- red card
- punish fowl play
Examples of gamesmanship
Taking the time out (toilet breaks in tennis)
Deliberate deception of an official to gain an advantage
- physcing out an opponent
Delaying play at a restart to get back in defence
- time wasting to ensure victory
-verbally sledding an opponent to distract or upset them
Examples where we see ‘win at all costs’
- no drawn game in many competitions
- coaches fired if unsuccessful
- high amounts of deviance
- media praise for winner
Media negativity for loosers
What is positive deviance
Behaviour that is outside the norms of society but with no intent to harm or break the rules
Examples of positive deviance
Overtraining despite injury’s
Injuring another player without intent
What is negative deviance
behaviour that goes against the norms of society and has an effect on individuals and society in general
What are some examples of negative deviance
Taking PEDS
Accepting bribes to loose
Diving to win a penalty
Sportsmanship
Complying to the rules spirit and etiquette of the game
