Sporting behaviour Flashcards
deviance
behaviour that falls outside the norms of what is thought to be acceptable- goes against the moral values of the sport
negative deviance
deviance that has a detrimental effect
positive deviance
deviance where there is no intention to harm or break the rules
sportsmanship
qualities of fairness, following the rules, being gracious in victory and defeat
gamesmanship
bending the rules of the sport without actually breaking them
etiquette
a set of written rules or codes of behaviour
what are some examples of god etiquette in sport?
-after an injury in football the ball is knocked out
why has there been a huge decline n sportsmanship over the recent years?
-a large emphasis on winning
-monetary rewards
-media hypes up events and rivalries
how can sportsmanship be increased?
-better quality officials
-highlighting positive role models
-punishment for negative behaviour
-stricter code of conduct for players, spectators and clubs
what are some examples of gamesmanship?
-sledging in cricket
-taking injury time outs during a tennis game
-over appealing in cricket
-standing in front of a snooker players shot line
what are some reasons for deviance behaviour?
-pressures of the media
-coaches
-run of poor results
-sponsorship deals
-pressure from spectators
what are some examples of deviance?
-aggression and violence by players
-using performance enhancing drugs
-cheating within a contest
-being bribed to influence the results
