Sportsmanship And Gamesmanship Flashcards
What is sportsmanship
Conforming to the rules, spirit and etiquette of a sport
What is simulation? Give an example
Trying to deceive an official by overacting
Eg diving to win a free kick
What are the virtues associated with sportsmanship
Respect
Integrity
Humility
Self discipline
Patience
Compassion
Perseverance
Empathy
Fairness
Teamwork
Encouragement
Forgiveness
How did Abby Wambach show sportsmanship in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers
She noticed the other teams goalie was injured and urged her team not to attack demonstrating empathy and fair play
How did Paolo di Canio show sportsmanship in the premier league
When the opposing keeper was injured he caught the ball instead of trying to score showing empathy and prioritising player wellbeing over success
How did Nadal and Federer show sportsmanship in tennis
Both players regularly compliment each other in post match interviews showing mutual respect and humility regardless of who wins
How did Micheal Schumacher and Mika Hakkinen show sportsmanship in formula 1
Schumacher praised his rival Hakkinen after a hard fought season showing respect for his opponents skill and talent
How did Jesse Owens and Luz Long show sportsmanship in the 1936 Olympics
Luz Long advised Jesse Owens on his long jump technique helping him to win, despite being competitors showing mutual respect
How did Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin show sportsmanship in 1969 Ryder cup
Nicklaus conceded Jacklins short putt on the final hole ensuring the match ended in a draw showing respect for his opponent and valuing fair competition over victory
Define respect
Treating others with consideration and honour
Define integrity
Playing fairly and honestly even when no one is watching
Define humility
Accepting wins and losses with grace
Define self discipline
Controlling emotions and behaviour, especially when under pressure
Define patience
Staying composed in tough situations
Define compassion
Helping injured/struggling competitors
Define perseverance
Showing resilience/determination in challenging situations
Define empathy
Understanding and supporting others including opponents
Define fairness
Following rules & maintaining equality in competition
Define teamwork
Valuing cooperation and collective success over individual achievement
Define encouragement
Motivating and uplifting teammates and competitors
Define forgiveness
Letting go of grievances even in the heat of the moment
What is gamesmanship? How could it be described
Bending the rules and stretching them to the absolute limit without getting caught
Could be described as the art of winning games by cunning means without actually breaking the rules
What is a limitation of gamesmanship
There is a fine line between it and cheating
What are some examples of gamesmanship
Delaying play at a restart to get back in defence
Time wasting when ahead
Verbally sledging or distracting an opponent
Psyching out an opponent at a pre match conference
Taking an injury time out or toilet break etc to upset rhythm of the opponent
Deliberate deception of an official
