01 Sport In Malaysia

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SPORTSMANSHIP (FAIR PLAY)

INTRODUCTION OBJECTIVES At the end of the lesson the coach would ☞ Understand the concept of sportsmanship ☞ Develop an understanding of sportsmanship CONTENT 1.

Philosophy Of Sportsmanship Sportsmanship emphasizes:i) ii) iii) iv) v)

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Respecting the rules of the game Respecting officials and abiding by their decisions Respecting other athletes and opponents Fair Competition on equal terms Maintaining decorum and dignity under all circumstances by not believing that the end justifies the means.

Implications Of Sportsmanship Philosophy Everyone involved in sport has a role to

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Attitudes Towards Competition 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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Encourage athletes to be humble in victory and gracious in defeat. teach athletes to develop positive thinking and to talk constructively and not destructively. Emphasize the importance of trying one’s best. Excellence is a good goal but it cannot be measured by success at competition alone. Point out that sport is only one aspect of life.

Professional Code Of Ethics Professional code of ethics uphold worthy and moral values of coaches and often reflect the ideals of the profession. The code differentiates ethical and approved practices from those that are detrimental. A code of

ethics sometimes establishes the procedures and the penalty for offenders like fines, suspension and dismissal. QUESTIONS 1.

Discuss sportsmanship in Malaysia. What code of ethics would you suggest for coaches?