Key learning points

1. Etiquette is the accepted and expected behaviour in sport, reflecting respect for opponents, officials and the rules.
2. Sportsmanship is upholding fairness, respect, and graciousness in victory or defeat, demonstrating ethical conduct.
3. Gamesmanship involves using clever yet unethical tactics to gain a competitive edge without breaking the rules.
4. Deviance is cheating and goes against the etiquette of sport.

Keywords

• Etiquette - a convention or unwritten rule in an activity. It is not an enforceable rule but it is usually observed

• Sportsmanship - playing by the written and unwritten rules of the game

• Gamesmanship - attempting to gain an advantage by bending the rules to their limit (but not breaking them)

• Deviance - behaviour that is either immoral or seriously breaks the rules and norms of the sport

Common misconception