Unit 7- Sport Society And Culture Flashcards
What is sportsmanship
Demonstrating fair play by playing within the rules and showing respect
Example of sportsmanship
-Shaking hands with opponent after game even if you lose
-helping a rival up after an injury or tackle
What is gamesmanship
Bending the rules to gain advantage without breaking the rules of the game
Examples of gamesmanship
-Wasting time at the end of the match if you winning
-deliberating falling after a tackle to try and gain a penalty
-distracting the opposition
What is deviance
Cheating or breaking rules of the game
Example of deviance
-Taking performance enhancing drugs
-paying officials to fix match results
-tampering with equipment (breaking the cricket ball)
Consequences of deviancy
Participation level fall
Removal of sponsors for sport
Loss of viewers
Advantages of sportsmanship
Sport can be promoted by sponsors so increased attendance to sports
Disadvantages of sportsmanship
Sports man start to rely on sponsorship money so if withdrawn can leave sport in financial difficulties