Sports & Society

Question 1

What is sportsmanship?

Answer 1

Confirming to the rules, spirit and etiquette of the sport

Question 2

Provide an example of sportsmanship

Answer 2

Caught the ball in play and gave it back to the opposition goalkeeper

Question 3

What is Gamesmanship?

Answer 3

Bending the rules and stretching them over the limit

Question 4

Provide an example of Gamesmanship

Answer 4

Diego Maradona hand balling the football into the net

Question 5

What is negative deviancy?

Answer 5

Behaviour which goes against the norms having a detrimental effect on the individual and society

Question 6

Provide an example of negative deviancy

Answer 6

A rugby player maliciously punching another player

Question 7

What was the Olympic oath of amateurism in the 19th century?

Answer 7

An Oath written by Baron de Cobertin (the founder)

Question 8

What were the characteristics of amateurism in the 19th century?

Answer 8

• Elite performers
• Olympic oath
• Wealth
• Code of ethics
• Participation not winning

Question 9

What was the code of ethics for amateurism in the 19th century?

Answer 9

They played with respect & fair play with high moral values

Question 10

What was an elite performer in amateurism?

Answer 10

They were known as the ‘all-rounder’ and immediately placed under high status