SOC 28

Question 1

Deviance

Answer 1

Behaviour that falls outside the norms or what is thought to be acceptavle ; goes against the moral values or laws of the sport.

Question 2

Negative deviance

Answer 2

deviance that has a detrimental effect.

Question 3

Positive deviance

Answer 3

deviance where there is no intention to cause harm or break the rules.

Question 4

Sportsmanship

Answer 4

qualities of fairness, following the rules, being gracious in defeat or victory.

E.g. shaking hands

Question 5

Gamesmanship

Answer 5

Bending the rules/laws of a sport without actually breaking them.

Question 6

What is the golden triangle

Answer 6

Sport, media and business are called the ‘golden triangle’

Median and business invest so much money into sport

Question 7

What are the advantages of commercialisation ?

Answer 7

Brings sport to a wider audience

Provides many sources of funds for individuals , groups and competitions

Promotes an active lifestyle which is good for health

Question 8

What are the disadv of commercialisation ?

Answer 8

• The ‘beauty parade effect’
• seat prices too expensive