Sportsmanship
What Sportsmanship means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definitions of Sportsmanship
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Reference: AQA
Behaviour showing respect for opponents, officials and the spirit of the rules, for example returning the ball or acknowledging a good play.
Strictly conforming to the rules, spirit, and etiquette of a sport, such as kicking the ball out for an injured opponent.
Topics that use Sportsmanship
- Ethics in sport (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Amateurism
- Gamesmanship
- Olympic oath
- Over-conformity and under-conformity
- Fair play and sanctions
- Norms and values in sport
- Performer behaviour and reputation
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