Etiquette In Sport

Question 1

define etiquette

Answer 1

etiquette is a code of polite behaviour in sport by either competitors or spectators.

Question 2

define sportsmanship

Answer 2

sportsmanship is polite and fair behaviour while participating in a game or athletic event.

Question 3

define gamesmanship

Answer 3

gamesmanship is the art or practice of winning games by questionable (hard to detect) tac tics without actually breaking the rules.

Question 4

List examples of gamesmanship.

Answer 4

• time wasting - not adhering to time rules, ex. delaying serving in tennis.
• bending the rules, slowing the play down - pretending to be injured/faking injury - diving to win a free kick.
• pressuring/intimidating officials, ex. team gathering around an official.
• sledging an opponent - whispering to them to put them off before they take a penalty.

Question 5

what are the negative effects of gamesmanship?

Answer 5

• young people copying role models
• spectators will get frustrated and stop attending
• opposing players will get annoyed and use the same tac tics
• player using gamesmanship is less focussed on their performance.
• against the spirit of sport
• damages the reputation of the sport and the player
• may result in punishments