Gamesmanship/Sportsmanship/Deviance

Which of these is a good example of sportsmanship?

• Diving to try and win a penalty

• Time wasting in a game

• Shaking hands with an opponent after a game

Gamesmanship is defined by...

• breaking the rules

• bending the rules without actually breaking them to gain an advantage

• not knowing the rules of the sport

Which of these are genuine causes of deviance?

• Lack of fitness

• Lack of concentration

• Pressure to achieve/win

• Importance of event/game

Which of these are consequences of deviance?

• Loss of reputation for the sport

• Fines

• Bans

• Loss of sponsorship

Deviance is characterised by...

• breaking the rules

• not knowing the rules

• behaviour against moral values

How could the FA reduce deviant behaviour?

• Bans for players and teams

• Technology reviews (VAR and TMO)

• Fining players and teams