Ethics, sportsmanship and gamesmanship

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Ethics, sportsmanship, gamesmanship and deviance, the pressures on performers and spectators, commercialisation and the sportsmanship ethic, the Lombardian ethic, and examples from football and tennis.

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1. 1

   What is meant by ethics in sport?

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   Ethics in sport are the moral principles of right and wrong behaviour. Ethics include playing fairly and respecting opponents.

2. 2

   What is sportsmanship?

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   Sportsmanship is playing within the written and unwritten rules of a sport. Sportsmanship shows respect and fair play towards opponents.

3. 3

   What is gamesmanship?

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   Gamesmanship is bending the rules or using dubious tactics to gain an advantage. Time-wasting is an example.

4. 4

   What is deviance in sport?

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   Deviance is behaviour that goes against the accepted norms and rules of sport. Deviance can be carried out by performers or spectators.

5. 5

   What pressures can lead performers to behave in a deviant way?

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   Performers face pressure from coaches, sponsors, fans and the rewards of winning. The fear of failure can push them to cheat.

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   What pressures can lead spectators to behave in a deviant way?

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   Spectators can be influenced by rivalry, alcohol and crowd behaviour. Strong identity with a team can turn into hostility.

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