Sporting behaviors at different levels of Sports
Pro Athletes are role models to who?
Youth athletes
Give 3 examples of what some influences of youth attitudes?
-Coaches
- Parents
- Teammates
- Media
- Environment
- Culture
- Community
How does participating in sports help athletes develop honesty and integrity when facing pressure to win?
Teaches athletes to choose following the rules, admit mistakes, and avoid cheating even under building honesty and integrity.
What is conflict theory?
What are 2 unsportsmanlike conducts?
- Taunting opponents
- Arguing with officials
- Rule breaking to gain advantage
_____ is top priority in sport?
Winning
Why does youth attitudes matter?
- Youth attitudes carry into adulthood
- Effects future athletes, coaches and leaders
- Teaches life values
List 2 ways that coaches can influence the moral and ethical development of their players?
- Emphasize respect
- Fairness
- Teamwork
- Accountability
What is sport ethic?
Refers to the unwritten set of norms in sports that changes through the time and emphasize respect, loyalty and sportsmanship.
What is a code of conduct?
A document that outlines ethical standards, principles and behavioral expectations
What 3 things does the media not typically talk about?
- Fairness
- Honesty
- Sportsmanship
Give 2 examples of hazing in youth sports
- Public humiliation
- Perform degrading skits
- Open-ended
Why is sportsmanship important, and how does it reflect a person's character both on and off the field?
Sportsmanship shows respect for opponents, teammates, officials, and the game itself
What is social character?
Type of character focusing on relationships with teammates and opponents rather then moral decision making.
Name 1 of the parent's roles in sportsmanship and 1 of the coaches roles in sportsmanship?
Parents
- First to teach their child fair play
- Model good behavior
- reinforce values
Coaches
- Correcting bad behavior
- rewarding good behavior
- reinforce values
- Winning
- Money
- Skills
What is the definition of hazing?
Rituals or activities imposed on younger or new team members
How should athletes respond when they witness cheating, unfair play, or unethical behavior from teammates or opponents?
Athletes should respond with courage and responsibility
What is interactionist theory?
Perspective that focuses on everyday interactions and how athletes learn values through social experiences.
What is the win at all cost mentality?
Prioritizes victory above integrity often leading to cheating, aggression, or rule bending
What does ROOTS stand for?
Rules
Opponents
Officials
Teammates
Self
What are 3 coaching strategies for managing bulling and hazing?
1. Making rules as a team
2. Have a adult present in team rooms before and after games and practices
3. Always provide athletes opportunities to talk in private
list 2 ways how athletes should balance competition with doing what is right?
- Focus on effort rather than just outcomes
- Upholding sportsmanship
- Treating opponents with respect
What are 3 moral values taught through sports?
- Teamwork
- Discipline
- Loyalty
- Fairness
- Respect
What did NFHS accomplish?
Helps by shaping high school athletics in sportsmanship