Ethics in Sport Flashcards
What is the definition of amateurism?
Participation in sport for the love of it, receiving no financial gain.
What is the definition of athleticism?
A fanatical devotion to sport involving high levels of physical endeavour and moral integrity.
Where is the original amateurism evident today?
. Fair play/sportsmanship
. Sports such as rugby union have maintained amateurism.
Who was Baron de Coubertin?
The founder of the modern Olympics
What is the Olympic Oath?
A promise made by athletes and judges to abide by rules and to not cheat by doping
What is the definition of sportsmanship?
Conforming to the rules, spirit and etiquette of a sport.
What ways can sportsmanship be encouraged?
. NGB campaigns promoting sportsmanship
. The giving of awards for fair play in top level sport to provide role models
. Technology to help officials during the game and retrospectively after the game
. NGB rules promoting fair play( banning players for high tackles in rugby)
. Punish foul play and unsporting behaviour on the field of play
. Punish foul play and unsporting behaviour after the event
.use of role models
. drug testing to ensure fairness
What is gamesmanship?
Bending the rules and stretching them to their absolute limit without getting caught; using whatever dubious methods possible to achieve the desired result.
What examples are their of gamesmanship in modern day elite sport?
. Delaying play at the restart
. Time wasting when ahead in a game
. Verbally ‘sledging’ an opponent to distact/upset them
. Psyching out an opponent pre-match
. Taking an injury time-out, toilet break or appeal a descision to upset the rythem of the game
. Deliberate deception of an official to try gain an advantage
what is the win ethic?
The sporting ethic of ‘win at all costs’, where coming second is not ap option and the outcome is all that matters.
Where is the win ethic evident in modern day elite sport?
. No drawn games- Knockrounds in cup . Managers and coaches are sacked if unsuccessful . High amounts of deviance . Media praise for winners . Media negativety for losers
What is positive deviance?
Behaviour which is outside the norms of society but with no intent to harm or break the rules.
What is negative deviance?
behaviour that goes against the norms and has a detrimental effect on individuals and society in general.
What examples are there of negative deviance?
. Taking illegal performance enhancing drugs
. Deliberate fouling or harming an opponent
. Accepting a bribe to lose
. Simulation to win a penalty or free kick
