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Socio-Cultural Influences

Sportsmanship, gamesmanship and deviance

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Overview

Sportsmanship, gamesmanship and deviance at elite level, why performers cheat, the consequences for performers, the sport and young people, and how deviance is prevented.

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Key term

How can a belief that rivals are cheating lead to deviance, and what follows for the performer?

Key term

What is sportsmanship?

Key term

Give an example of sportsmanship.

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  1. 1

    What is sportsmanship?

    Model answer

    Sportsmanship is behaving fairly and with respect for opponents, officials and the rules. A performer shows it by winning or losing graciously.

  2. 2

    Give an example of sportsmanship.

    Model answer

    Kicking the ball out of play when an opponent is injured is an example of sportsmanship. Shaking hands after a match is another.

  3. 3

    What is gamesmanship?

    Model answer

    Gamesmanship is bending the rules to gain an advantage without actually breaking them. Gamesmanship is legal but against the spirit of the game.

  4. 4

    Give an example of gamesmanship.

    Model answer

    Time-wasting late in a match to protect a lead is gamesmanship. Distracting an opponent before a key moment is another example.

  5. 5

    What is deviance in sport?

    Model answer

    Deviance is behaviour that breaks the rules or the moral standards a sport expects. Deviance can be deliberate cheating or violence.

  6. 6

    Give examples of deviance at elite level.

    Model answer

    Taking performance-enhancing drugs and match fixing are examples of deviance. Deliberately injuring an opponent is another.

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