Topic 3.3- Ethical and Social-Cultural Issues in Physical Activity and Sport Flashcards
1
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What is the definition of deviance?
A
Behaviour that falls outside of the norms or what is thought to be acceptable; goes against the moral values or laws of the sport.
2
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What is negative deviance?
A
Occurs when the rules are broken and the referee, umpire or judge has to administer the rules.
3
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What is sportsmanship?
A
When the player or competitor plays to the rules and doesn’t cheat (eg qualities of fairness).
4
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What is gamesmanship?
A
When you aim to win by whatever means possible within or outside of the rules (bending the rules/laws of a sport without actually breaking them).
5
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What is positive deviance?
A
When someone still acts outside the norm but with no intention to harm or break the rules.
