Amateurism
What Amateurism means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definitions of Amateurism
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Reference: AQA
Participation motivated by love of the sport rather than financial reward, historically linked to eligibility rules in events such as the Olympic Games.
Participating in sport for the love of the game, without receiving financial gain.
Topics that use Amateurism
- Ethics in sport (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Gamesmanship
- Olympic oath
- Over-conformity and under-conformity
- Sportsmanship
- Fair play and sanctions
- Norms and values in sport
- Performer behaviour and reputation
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