Topic on a page - conduct of performers Flashcards
what is sportsmanship
sportsmanship is the sporting behaviour you would like to see in sport. performers display good conduct and do not try to win by unfair means
what are examples of sportsmanship
- shows respect to their opponents and officials
- shakes hands with opponents
- kicking the ball out of play if an opponent is injured
- being honest if the ball is out or if they break a rule
what does sportsmanship create
- good role models
- positive image for the sport
- satisfaction to know you have won honestly
what is gamesmanship
gamesmanship is the type of behaviour that you should not see from performers in sport. it is bending the rules (not breaking them) to gain an unfair advantage
what are examples of gamesmanship
- playing for time if winning
- entering a weaker team if the following match is more important
- sledging in cricket
what does gamesmanship create
- bad role models
- negative image for the sport
- dissatisfaction to know you have won due to an unfair advantage
what are the advantages of spectators
creation of atmosphere:
a large crowd creates excitement, interest and enjoyment
- player can be more motivated
- interaction for the fans
- positive experience leads to more fans who want to attend
- raises income and raises the profile of the sport, increasing participation
home-field advantage:
- teams and individual performers can gain an advantage from being in familiar surroundings, with fan support and referee bias
- you feel lifted with the majority of spectators cheering for you and so you play better
what are the disadvantages of spectators
increasing pressure:
- with spectators wanting you to win can lead to an increase in anxiety causing performance to drop
safety costs/ concerns:
- it is expensive to employ security staff and repair damage caused by spectator behaviour
negative effect on participation number among young people:
- the reputation of a sport due to spectator behaviour can cause a drop in the number of young people interested and therefore a loss of potential elite performers
potential for crowd trouble/ hooliganism:
- hooliganism can lead to fans not attending matches leading to a loss in ticket sales, support and sponsorship
what are the reasons for hooliganism
- rivalries (local derby)
- hype (from media)
- fuelled by drugs/ alcohol
- gang culture
- frustration (official’s decision)
- displays of masculinity
what are strategies to prevent hooliganism
- bans, fines, prison
- increased security
- segregation
- early kick-offs
- all seater stadiums
- alcohol restrictions
- education
