Ethics

Question 1

Define the term sportsmanship

Answer 1

Behaviour that shows fair play, respect for opponents and gracious behaviour, whether winning or losing

Question 2

Define the term etiquette

Answer 2

A convention or accepted way of behaving in a particular situation

Question 3

Define the term gamesmanship

Answer 3

The use of unethical, although often not illegal, methods to win or gain a serious advantage in a game or sport

Question 4

Give an example of sportsmanship

Answer 4

Shaking hands with the opposition 
Not arguing with the umpire 
Applauding the opposition
Not swearing or being abusive
Taking defeat well

Question 5

Define the term deviance

Answer 5

Human behaviour that is against society’s norms. It is often against the law

Question 6

Give examples of deviance

Answer 6

Hooliganism
Violence
Taking performance enhancing drugs
Cheating

Question 7

Give three examples of performance enhancing drugs

Answer 7

Anabolic steroids
Beta blockers
Stimulants

Question 8

What are anabolic steroids used for?

Answer 8

They enable sports people to train harder and longer, increasing strength and aggression

Question 9

What are beta blockers used for?

Answer 9

To help control heart rate and keep the athlete calm

Question 10

What are stimulants used for?

Answer 10

They increase alertness

Question 11

Why do athletes take drugs?

Answer 11

To improve their fitness/performance 
To win
Pressure from coaches / others
To be the best
Because everyone else is

Question 12

Give 4 reasons for violence in sport

Answer 12

Instinctive response
Frustration
Copying others
Anger

Question 13

Explain how instinct leads to violence

Answer 13

Some people have a natural urge to strike out if they think they are wronged

Question 14

Describe how frustration can lead to violence

Answer 14

If you become frustrated by playing poorly or a poor ref decision you might lash out and be aggressive to get rid of the frustration

Question 15

Describe how copying others can lead to violence

Answer 15

To fit into a group, be accepted or be like a role model you may act aggressively because someone else does and you copy them because you think it must be the right thing to do

Question 16

How can anger lead to violence?

Answer 16

When we get angry our heart rate increases as well as our blood pressure, adrenaline is released into the blood stream - we therefore get agitated and want to show we’re angry so act out

Question 17

How can violence and aggression be controlled?

Answer 17

Avoiding situations that make you angry
Remove yourself from a situation
Calm down
Punishment 
Breathing exercises