a person who watches a sports event and can influence the atmosphere

the benefit gained from playing in a familiar environment with local support

this term defines someone who takes part in an activity as a hobby, rather than for financial gain

disorderly, aggressive and often violent behaviour by spectators at sporting events

Spectator behaviour

Physical education

This unit will examine socio-cultural factors concerned with sportsmanship, gamesmanship and etiquette in sport to understand the choices made by some sportspeople and spectators.

Socio-cultural influences: ethics and behaviour

the benefit gained from playing at a familiar environment

this term defines someone who takes part in an activity as a hobby

disorderly, aggressive and often violent behaviour by spectators

Match the keyword to the correct definition.

More spectators are going to watch live sport. What does this increase?

Ticket prices increase because there is more demand.

Media outlets can charge more to advertising companies.

Spectators create a positive atmosphere for performers to enjoy.

Which are examples of positive influences of spectators?

Performers often play better with more spectators to help boost motivation and improve ...

Negative influences of spectators at sport events include increased pressure and there is a lot of planning and costs to keep spectators safe. What are the other negative influences of spectators?

Creating a positive atmosphere will help the performer play well.

There is a risk of hooliganism with large crowds.

In a youth sport league, the younger players may feel intimidated.

Match the type of influence to the example.

Complete the sentence to identify one of the key word definitions. Amateur is a term that defines someone who takes part in an activity as a {{ }}, rather than for financial gain.

Order the types of behaviour from most positive to most negative.

What type of behaviour is being described? "Bending the rules to gain an advantage (but not breaking them)."

bending the rules to gain advantage (but not breaking them)

a convention or unwritten rule in an activity and it is not an enforceable rule

conforming to the rules, spirit and etiquette of a sport

disorderly, aggressive and often violent behaviour by spectators at sporting eve

Identify the correct definition of sportsmanship.

shaking hands with an opponent after losing a tennis game

faking an injury as your opponent is about to serve

taking performance enhancing drugs to improve reaction to the ball

Match the example to the correct type of behaviour.

Starter Quiz