Lesson 19: Being A Good Sport

Which of the following is NOT a principle of safe sports? A. using protective equipment correctly B. warming up and cooling down C. trying your hardest D. doing whatever it takes to win

Players with a high level of skill should feel free to flaunt their skills in a game.

Your etiquette and ethics on the sports field are a reflection of your overall character.

Which of the following BEST describes sports protective equipment? A. Equipment should be used during games, but not practice. B. There's no "right" way to use protective equipment. C. You should use only protective equipment that is comfortable. D. Protective equipment is a key part of safe sports.

It's the officials' responsibility to insure that teammates are communicating effectively with one another.

Being gracious during sports play includes __________. A. knowing the rules of the game B. encouraging teammates to follow the rules C. forgiving personal mistakes and mistakes of your teammates D. retaliating against a competitor when the official isn't looking

Coaches are ultimately responsible for the safety of their athletes.

Rules pertaining to proper etiquette for a sport are always written in the official rules.

Being a poor sport only applies to those teams that lose a competition.

Which of the following is NOT part of baseball etiquette? A. don't hit a batter with a pitched ball B. refrain from sliding into a fielder outside the base path C. don't bunt to ruin a pitcher's no-hit game D. don't hit a home run when your team is leading the game

The first officials of sporting events were __________. A. neutral spectators B. police officers from the community C. the captains of the two competing teams D. not usually allowed on the field of play

A player with a positive attitude toward officials demonstrates which of the following? A. respect and apprehension B. apprehension and suspicion C. respect and acceptance D. acceptance and hostility

Being prepared to play is an important step in staying safe when participating in a game.

Sporting officials are typically responsible for __________. A. starting and ending the competition B. ensuring the game flows properly C. monitoring pregame activities D. all of the above

Game officials typically report the final score and game notes to the association in charge of the sport.

Explain why the motto "Do whatever it takes to win!" may not be an ethical guideline to follow.

What are the characteristics of a player who is a good sport?

Why is it important to follow the rules of the game?

Game officials are accepted as the rule experts for any competition they oversee.

What differences would we see in sports if there were no officials?

Which of the following is NOT the responsibility of the officials? A. checking the safety equipment of the players B. judging the personal hygiene of the players C. making sure playing conditions are safe D. all of these are the officials' responsibility

Having good etiquette and sports ethics will make you a more respected player.

How would you summarize the role of the officials in sporting contests?

What does "respecting the spirit of the rules" mean? A. following the rules and any expected etiquette B. using the rules to gain unfair advantage C. following the rules except when they negatively affect you D. celebrating your victories

Give an example of a player not using good etiquette when playing tennis.