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

conforming to the rules, spirit and etiquette of a sport

attempting to gain an advantage by bending the rules to their limit (but not breaking them)

behaviour that is either immoral or seriously breaks the rules and norms of the sport

physical acts committed in sport that go beyond the accepted rules of play or the expected levels of contact within a contact sport

Sportsmanship, gamesmanship and deviance

Physical education

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

Socio-cultural influences: ethics and behaviour

a convention or unwritten rule in an activity 

ethical, appropriate, polite and fair behaviour while participating.

pushing the limits to gain unfair advantage

behaviour that is either immoral or seriously breaks the rules

physical acts committed in sport that go beyond the accepted rules 

Match the correct definition to the keyword.

apologising when the ball hits the net but still goes over in tennis

in basketball: congratulating an opponent on a successful jump shot

throwing the ball away to waste time when your team is winning

pushing over another player intentionally when they dribble past you

Match the example to the type of behaviour seen in sport.

One reason why violent behaviour happens in sport is because performers can feel {{}} at the referee's decisions.

Identify the consequences of deviant behaviour in elite sport.

the opposition displaying sportsmanship behaviour

Which is **not** a likely reason for violent behaviour in sport?

The golden triangle consists of which of these components?

Commercialisation is when you exploit an organisation to make a...

An example of a sport that has controlled violence is...

Identify the positive values that sport develops.

sportsmanship - conforming to the rules, spirit and etiquette of sport

gamesmanship - to gain advantage by bending the rules in sport

Match the keyword to positive or negative impact on sport.

What is likely to happen as a result of a performer being excessively violent in a competition and hurting another person?

Starter Quiz