Sportsmanship
To know and understand the concepts of ‘sportsmanship’
and ‘etiquette’.
All – must be able to describe sportsmanship and etiquette
Most – should be able to use examples to explain the
difference between good and bad sportsmanship
Some – might be able to explain how crowd conduct can
influence performer behaviour
Task
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Write a definition of sportsmanship.
Extension
 Give examples to explain your answer
 Describe the word ‘etiquette’
What is sportsmanship?
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Playing fair
Following the rules of the game
Respecting the judgment of referees and officials
Treating opponents with respect
It is about Etiquette!
Respect, honour and courtesy for the opponents
and the game
Good Sportsmanship and Etiquette
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Shaking hands and three cheers
Thanking the official and accepting their decisions
Helping an opponent up
Swapping shirts
Owning up
Kicking the ball out of play if there is an injury
Boxers touching gloves at the start of a match/hugging
at the end
Walking off when out in cricket
Playing within the rules
‘Bad’ Sportsmanship and Etiquette
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Deliberate foul play e.g. late tackle
Gamesmanship e.g. time wasting/diving
Cheating
Arguing the judgements of the officials
Reacting immaturely/blaming others
Bad language
Racism
Taking drugs
Poor behaviour – throwing the ball away/fighting
Task
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Using examples describe 2 specific acts of good
sportsmanship.
Using examples describe 2 specific acts of bad
sportsmanship.
Extension
How do you think the crowd can influence the
behaviour of performers. Consider positive and
negative.
How can the crowd influence the
behaviour of the participants
within a game?
Extension
Try to think of examples to support your answers.
Crowd influence
Positive
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Create a positive
atmosphere
Support the teams which
lifts players spirits
Acknowledging good
play from either side
Good behaviour can
influence the players to
remain calm
Negative
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Intimidating the other
team may spur on the
players to do the same
Hooliganism creates a
negative atmosphere
Role models
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To consider the characteristics and importance of role
models
Evaluate the impact role models can have on the
popularity of a sport
All – describe a role model
Most – use examples to describe the characteristics of a role
model
Some – explain the positives and negatives of being a role
model
Task
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Describe what a role model is.
Who is your role model – explain why to your
partner.
Extension
 Why do you think people become role models.
Can you give examples?
What is a role model?
Use the sentence starter and key words to write a
Definition. You may use additional words.
A role model is………
 Aspire to be like
 Good example
 Inspirational
 High Achiever
 Successful
 Positive
How might an individual become
a role model? Try to give
examples.
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Success / Achievement
Effort and commitment
Overcoming difficulties / barriers
Discuss whether each factor is a
positive or negative effect of
being a role model.
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Media attention
‘Targeted’ by other performers
Maintain consistency of performance
Expectations to behave/perform
Money / Sponsorship
Pressure of status
Fame
Popularity
Can you think of 2 popular and 2 minority sports in the
UK? Why is there a difference?
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Media coverage
Positive role models
Funding
Facilities
Climate
Fashion/trend
Recent successes of national teams