In the google classroom respond to the discussion board:
Read the articles and view the videos. Choose one of these short synopsis about sportsmanship:
Summarize what you read.
Why was the impact of the athlete's choice significant?
What can others learn from this information?
How will you react when you encounter adversity?
How will your actions impact the classroom community?
Respond to at least two peers.
Sportsmanship is defined as:
playing fair
following the rules of the game
respecting the judgment of referees and officials
treating opponents with respect
WINNING & LOSING SPORTSMANSHIP?
When you do lose — and it will happen — don't take it out on your opponent, blame the officials, or blame your team. Also, it means accepting the game's outcome without complaint and without excuses, even if you sometimes might feel the referee made a few questionable calls.
When you win, the trick is to be a gracious and generous winner. Good sportsmanship means acknowledging victories without humiliating opponents, being quietly proud of success, and letting victories speak for themselves.
PRACTICING SPORTSMANSHIP
So what does it take to demonstrate good sportsmanship in real-life situations? Here are some examples of things you can do:
Learn as much as you can about your sport. Play by its rules. Show up for practice, work hard, and realize that on a team, everyone deserves a chance to play.
Talk politely and act courteously toward everyone before, during, and after games and events.
Stay cool. Even if others are losing their tempers, it doesn't mean you have to. Remind yourself that no matter how hard you've practiced and played, it is, after all, just a game.
Avoid settling disputes with violence. If you're in a difficult situation or someone's threatening you, seek help immediately from your coach or from an official.
Cheer your teammates on with positive statements — and avoid trash-talking the other team.
Acknowledge and applaud good plays, even when someone on the other team makes them.
When officials make a call, accept it gracefully even if it goes against you.
Whether you win or lose, congratulate your opponents on a game well played.
WIN AT ALL COSTS
Good sportsmanship means not having a "win at any cost" attitude. Most athletes who don't have a "win at any cost" attitude are more likely to talk about how much they love their sport and how much personal satisfaction and enjoyment they get from participation.