Win Ethic And Deviance Flashcards
What is win ethic also known as
Lombardian ethic
What is win ethic
The idea that coming 2nd is not an option, win at all costs where the outcome is all that matters
What does win ethic often take precedence over? What does it compromise
Fairplay, enjoyment and development of athletes
Compromises ethics and integrity
What behaviours can win ethics lead to
Win at all costs mentality
Decreased sportsmanship
Increased pressure and stress
A focus on outcome over process
Why does win ethics lead to a win at all costs mentality
Because of the emphasis on victory as the ultimate goal, ethical considerations are overshadowed
Why does win ethics lead to decreased sportsmanship
Pursuit in victory can lead to decreased emphasis on sportsmanship and respect
Why does win ethics lead to increased pressure and stress
Culture focused on winning can elevate stress for performers
Why does win ethics lead to a focus on outcome over the process
The win ethic prioritises results over personal or team development and fairplay
How does ethics and deviance in sport link to win ethics
The win ethic can contribute to deviant behaviour such as cheating, drug use or manipulation of rules to secure an advantage
How does commercialisation in sport link to win ethics
Media pressure and commercial incentives often increase importance of winning as success leads to sponsorships and revenue
How does psychological impacts on performance in sport link to win ethics
High expectations to win influence an athletes mental health
Examples of modern day win ethics
Professional team sports
Olympic sports
Not many games are drawn in competitions
Managers are fired if unsuccessful in winning
Media praise for winners eg positive newspaper headlines
High levels of deviance eg violence, aggression, doping
Media negativity for losers
How do professional team sports demonstrate win ethics
High financial stakes and public scrutiny lead to a win at all costs mentality with tactics often focusing on winning not fair play
How can the Olympics demonstrate win ethics
The Olympics sometimes bring out win ethics with athletes and countries feeling intense pressure to achieve gold, occasionally resulting in doping scandals or unethical practices
What is positive deviance
Positive behaviour outside the norms of society but without the intent to harm or break the rules
