2.1 Values promoted in sport

• Values


  something learned through sport to influence behaviour and actions in everyday life
• Sporting values:

  1. Team Spirit
  2. Citizenship
  3. Inclusion
  4. Excellence
  5. National Pride
  6. Tolerance and Respect
  7. Fair Play
• Excellence

  Striving to be the best that you can be in your sport.

  Example: 100% commitment to training
• Team Spirit

  The support & loyalty that a performer can have with their fellow teammates. This involves working together for to achieve collective goals.

  
  

  Example: Encouraging & supporting team mates during a game to help

  their motivation.
• Tolerance and Respect

  Developing and showing an understanding of different cultures & ethnicities through sport.

  Example: Tolerating & respecting all performers during an event.
• Citizenship

  Creating community links and spirit by getting involved in local sports clubs

  Example: Getting involved with local activities, volunteering.
• Fair Play

  Adhering to the rules and not cheating whilst performing. This shows respect to fellow competitors and an example of sporting etiquette.
• Inclusion

  Equal opportunities for all social groups in society to play sport

  Example: At a local leisure centre equal opportunities and provision is provided for all
• National Pride

  Supporters and performers unite behind country in international events. It is a feeling of unity as the whole Nation supports their country.

  Example: Showing support, more media coverage, wearing colours
• Initiatives and events that promote values through sport

  • This Girl Can - Their aim is to get girls and women of all shapes and sizes with all abilities and from all backgrounds to take part in sport.

  -> The key focus is Inclusion, engagement and building confidence.

  -> The values promoted are Inclusion.