Lesson 3 – Worksheet
Activity 1:
Answer each of the following questions to the best of your ability using what you have learnt in
class.
1.1 Explain ethics in sports. (1 x 1) (1)
1.2 What is the importance of ethics in sports? (2 x 2) (4)
1.3 Explain TWO of the FOUR key virtues of sports ethics. (2 x 2) (4)
(9)
Activity 2:
Read the following text and answer the questions that follow.
Ball-tampering scandal that shocked world cricket after players exposed during test match
The Australian cricket team were involved in a huge ball-tampering scandal that shocked world sport in
2018.
Sandpaper gate was the name given to the Australian ball-tampering scandal.
During a test match against South Africa in March 2018, the Australian cricket team were exposed for
rubbing the ball with a piece of sandpaper.
Sandpaper helps to rough up one side of the ball which in turn creates more swing on the delivery when
bowling.
The three players involved were captain Steve Smith, vice-captain David Warner and bowler Cameron
Bancroft.
After admitting to the tampering, Smith and Warner were quickly removed from their captaincy roles before
being suspended and sent home from South Africa alongside Bancroft.
All of the players appeared in a press conference and showed their clear emotions with Smith crying as he
apologised.
“To fans of cricket all over the world and to all Australians who are disappointed and angry: I’m sorry,” he
said.
[Adapted from https://talksport.com/sport/cricket/1461653/sandpaper-gate-australia-ball-tampering-scandal-steve-smith-david-
warmer-cameron-bancroft/ Accessed on 2nd September 2023]
2.1 Why were the three national players sent home after the incident? (1 x 1) (1)
2.2 How would the use of sandpaper have breached the Code of Conduct for the sport? (2 x 1) (2)
2.3 A possible consequence of unethichal sporting behaviour can be ‘shame’.
Give two other possible consequences. (2 x 1) (2)
(5)
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Activity 3:
Read the following article and answer questions that follow:
THIS IS NOT “FAIR PLAY” LADIES AND GENTLEMEN
Many players, club owners and school sports coaches will try anything to win a game.
Match-fixing and age-cheating are but some few actions they will take to win a particular game.
[Adapted from Kick Off, 18 July 2011]
3.1 Define the term ethics as it relates to sport. (1 x 2) (2)
3.2 Name TWO examples of unethical practices mentioned in the above extract. (2 x 1) (2)
3.3 Discuss ONE reason why age-cheating in sport is unacceptable. (1 x 2) (2)
3.4 Explain the meaning of “Match-fixing” as mentioned in the article? (1 x 2) (2)
(8)
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