Sport Flashcards
What are the characteristics?
Competition Commitment Dedication Organisation Rules Sportsmanship Media coverage Sponsorship Skilful prowess Physical exertion endeavour Sponsorship of performers Media coverage Ethos of FairPlay High organised NGBs
Who?
Skilled athletes, professionals, committed people
When?
Designated time.
Predetermined
How?
High organisation Competitive Formal rules Commitment Sportsmanship Sponsors
Where?
Specialist facilities
Organised times
Fixed boundaries
Designated place
Why?
Enjoyment Intrinsic rewards Success Social benefits Professional
What is physical prowess?
Skilfulness, competence and expertise
What is physical endeavour?
Effort, trying hard
What makes a sport a sport?
Tradition Physical exertion Competition Administration Behaviour Characteristic
What is sportsmanship?
Treating your opponent with respect as an equal, showing fair play and good behaviour
What is gamesmanship?
Stretching the rules to gain an unfair advantage
What is deviance?
Seriously breaking the rules and norms of sport
Effect of sportsmanship
Raises the status of the sport Supports the officials decisions Positive role models for young people Helps the event to be a success and flow smoothly Admired by players and spectators Increases goodwill
Effects of gamesmanship
Lower the status of the sport Undermines the officials decisions Negative role models for young people Disrupts the continuity of the event Causes irritation and could cause retaliation Causes I'll feeling
What is a sport?
A highly organised, competitive and Skillful physical activity requiring commitment and FairPlay