Ethics in Sport.

Question 1

Describe the Olympic Oath.

Answer 1

Written by Baron De Coubertin.
First taken in the 1920 Olympics.
Promise made by one athlete as a representative of all athletes and one judge as a representative of all the other officials.

Question 2

Explain Sportsmanship.

Answer 2

Fairness.
Maintaining self-control.
High levels of Etiquette.
Treating others Fairly.
Respect for Opponents and Officials.

Question 3

What can be done to Encourage Sportsmanship?

Answer 3

NGB Campaigns.
Fair play awards - better Role Models.
Punish Foul Play.
Drug Testing.

Question 4

Explain Gamesmanship.

Answer 4

Winning Games by cunning means, but without breaking the rules.
Fine line between gamesmanship and cheating.
Stretching the rules to the limit.
Failing to follow the etiquette of the game.

Question 5

Explain Win Ethic in Modern Day Sport.

Answer 5

No drawn games; always a winner in basketball and league cup football.
High amounts of Deviance.
Media Praise.

Question 6

Explain Deviance.

Answer 6

Deviance is a behavior that goes against the norms of society and is deemed unacceptable.

Question 7

Explain Positive Deviance.

Answer 7

Involves over-adherence or over-conformity to the norms and expectations of society.

Question 8

Explain Negative Deviance.

Answer 8

Under-conformity to the norms and expectations of society.
‘Win at all costs’ - encourages performers who lack moral restraint to act against the norms of society.