Fair play in sport
Fair play and sportsmanship, teamwork, safety in sport and inclusive sport. Read one part at a time and tap “I know this”. Then test yourself in the quiz.
Know it already? Jump straight to the quiz
Winning and losing
| Situation | Fair play |
|---|---|
| Your team loses | Congratulate the other team; losing well builds resilience and character |
| Your team wins | Thank the opponents and stay humble |
| You touched the ball last, but the referee missed it | Say honestly it was your ball |
| Spectators | Support without abusing anyone |
Team and health
- A team works together towards one goal; a good team player does their role and supports others. The captain leads by example and speaks for the team.
- Warm up to prepare muscles and prevent injury. Injured? Tell the coach and stop playing.
- Drink water: the body loses fluid through sweat. Regular sport strengthens the heart and improves mood.
- Excluding someone for who they are is discrimination in sport. The most important reason to play: enjoyment, health and teamwork.
- Values such as honesty, respect and responsibility make sport fair. Team-mates must trust each other to do their part, and opponents must trust that everyone keeps the rules. Respect for difference: welcome players of every race, culture, gender and ability.
Remember this and test yourself
- Fair play: competing by the rules, with respect; play within the spirit of the game.
- Sportsmanship: winning and losing with dignity; respecting opponents and officials.
- The referee applies the rules fairly: accept the decision and play on.
- Cheating is pointless: the win was not really yours.
- Sport should be inclusive; adapted sport is changed for players with disabilities.
Write these points in your book. Read them again the night before the test.
A win by cheating is a borrowed trophy: it was never really yours.
Important words
First say what the word means, then turn the card over.
Match column A to column B
Tap a word in column A, then its meaning in column B. You can also start in column B.
True or false?
Read the question and the answer. Is the answer right? Tap True or False.
Now the real quiz!
The quiz has many more questions on this topic. Every question shows straight away whether you are right and explains why.
Take the quiz: Fair play in sport- Read one part together and ask your child to tell it back in their own words.
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Follows CAPS for Grade 7 Life Orientation. Always check your teacher’s notes and textbook too.