Sports & Society Flashcards
What is sportsmanship?
Confirming to the rules, spirit and etiquette of the sport
Provide an example of sportsmanship
Caught the ball in play and gave it back to the opposition goalkeeper
What is Gamesmanship?
Bending the rules and stretching them over the limit
Provide an example of Gamesmanship
Diego Maradona hand balling the football into the net
What is negative deviancy?
Behaviour which goes against the norms having a detrimental effect on the individual and society
Provide an example of negative deviancy
A rugby player maliciously punching another player
What was the Olympic oath of amateurism in the 19th century?
An Oath written by Baron de Cobertin (the founder)
What were the characteristics of amateurism in the 19th century?
- Elite performers
- Olympic oath
- Wealth
- Code of ethics
- Participation not winning
What was the code of ethics for amateurism in the 19th century?
They played with respect & fair play with high moral values
What was an elite performer in amateurism?
They were known as the ‘all-rounder’ and immediately placed under high status
