Personal Health Series
Sportsmanship
Name: Date:
Applauding Sportsmanship
Instructions: Read the TeensHealth.org articles related to sportsmanship, then answer these questions.
Give two examples of good sportsmanship you’ve experienced or witnessed. The good sport could be you,
a teammate, an opponent, a college or pro athlete, a coach, a parent, or a fan. The examples could be from games
you’ve played in or watched.
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Give two examples of unsportsmanlike behavior you’ve experienced or witnessed. The person could be you, a
teammate, an opponent, a college or pro athlete, a coach, a parent, or a fan. The examples could be from games
you’ve played in or watched.
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For each example of unsportsmanlike behavior you wrote, explain how each person could have improved his or her
behavior and been a better sport.
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Personal Health Series
Sportsmanship
Name: Date:
Quiz
1. Which are not part of good sportsmanship? (Choose all that apply.)
a) playing fair
b) “win at any cost” attitude
c) following the rules of the game
d) excellent trash-talking skills
e) respecting the judgment of referees and officials
f) having a victory dance
g) treating opponents with respect
2. True or false: Student-athletes may enjoy more success at work, because a big part of learning
good sportsmanship is learning to be respectful of others, including customers and coworkers.
3. Who needs to show good sportsmanship at athletic events? (Choose all that apply.)
a) players
b) cheerleaders
c) parents and other spectators
d) coaches
e) referees
f) a) only
g) a) and d) only
4. When it comes to losing, part of good sportsmanship means ____________________ the winners.
5. Name two stress-busting techniques to try when sports pressure gets overwhelming:
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