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Give three examples of spectator etiquette when watching sport.
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2.
Identify two examples of good spectator etiquette at a tennis match.
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Cricket is a popular spectator sport.
Give two examples of good spectator etiquette at a cricket match.
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Each sport has its own set of rules or guidelines for spectators, often called ‘spectator etiquette’.
Give two examples of etiquette for a parent watching their son or daughter play football.
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5.
Explain, using examples, why it is important for
performers and spectators to show good etiquette and sporting behaviour.
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6.
Give two examples of sportsmanship and explain why it is important in sport.
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Mark scheme
Question
Answer/Indicative content
Marks
Guidance
1 mark for each correct answer
Credit other suitable examples
Three marks from:
1
1.
Quiet during the playing of a national
2.
anthem / observing minutes silence
Remaining quiet during play
3.
4.
Applause for the opposition
Applauding sportsmanship / fair play
5.
Not booing / not abusing the players /
not abusing officials
1
Do not accept applauding good play as
unspecific
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1
1
1
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Examiner’s Comments
As with Part a, there was repetition of very
similar answers; most notably with point 2
from the mark scheme, where an answer
might contain three comments each relating to
being quiet during play, thereby resulting in a
loss of two marks.
Total
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One mark for each correct answer.
Two marks from:
Accept any other relevant examples
1.
Quiet during the during play/ not
DNA ref to player etiquette
distracting the performers/quiet
2
2.
during national anthem
Applauding good play (from either
3.
player)
Applauding sportsmanship/fair play
A generally well answered question with many
Not booing/not abusing the
players/not abusing officials
candidates gaining the 2 marks on offer. The
most popular responses being the need to
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[2]
Examiner’s Comments
remain quiet during rallies and applauding
good play.
Total
2
Two marks from
3
1.
Applauding the opposition
2.
Applauding fair play
3.
Not shouting abusive language /
abusing the opposition
4.
5.
Applauding outstanding achievement
Remaining quiet during national
anthems
Cheering on teams / own team = VG
[2]
BOD Applauding batter when out / when
entering / leaving the field
Remaining quiet = VG (must refer to national
anthems)
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Examiner’s Comments
Whilst a number of candidates gained the two
marks on offer, others offered answers that
were too general e.g. applauding good play
instead of applauding good play by the
opposition.
Total
2
2 marks for 2 from:
1.
Applaud good play
2.
Applaud the opposition/be respectful
3.
to the opposition
Encourage the players
4.
Encourage positive play/don’t
encourage negative play
5.
6.
Respect officials/coaches decisions
Don’t shout at opposition/own child
7.
8.
Don’t swear/use bad language
Don’t be aggressive in behaviour (e.g.
9.
towards officials or opposition)
Don’t go on the pitch/playing surface
4
Total
BOD clapping/cheering
Examiner’s Comments
[2]
Generally well-answered with candidates
understanding the word etiquette and thereby
being able to offer two correct comments.
2
Levels of response
Level 3 (7-8 marks)
When differentiating between levels look for:
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A comprehensive response:
– shows detailed knowledge and
Level 3 (7-8 marks)
understanding.
– makes many points, many of which are well
– Both performers and spectators may be
developed.
– is well structured and consistently uses
covered in some detail, with examples for
each.
appropriate terminology.
– there are few if any errors in grammar,
– Reasons for the importance of etiquette and
sporting behaviour are not just stated but are
punctuation and spelling.
more fully explained.
– Examples noticeably well-chosen or come
Level 2 (4-6 marks)
from a wide range of sports or situations.
– Coherent structure, few QWC errors.
A competent response:
– shows good knowledge and understanding.
– makes some valid points a few of which may
be developed.
Level 2 (4-6 marks)
[8]
– May access level 2 with a reasonably
– is reasonably well structured and uses some
appropriate terminology.
detailed answer about either performers or
spectators, but both usually needed to reach
– there are occasional errors in grammar,
punctuation and spelling.
top of the level.
– At least one developed point.
Level 1 (1-3 marks)
– Combination of basic theoretical content and
examples that is sometimes coherent.
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A basic response:
Level (1-3 marks)
– shows limited knowledge and understanding.
– makes some basic points which are rarely
– A valid example or a reason why etiquette /
developed.
– has limited coherence and structure with
sporting behaviour are important could get a
mark.
little or no use of appropriate terminology.
– errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling
– Statements about importance of etiquette /
sporting behaviour may be basic and
may be noticeable and intrusive.
unexplained.
– List of examples might be provided but not
0 = nil response or no response worthy of
credit.
linked to theory.
– May focus on performers or spectators but
not both.
– Some responses be a list rather than prose.
Indicative content Candidate responses are
likely to include:
1.
Ensures fairness for all
Always indicate the level at the end of the
response.
Credit other valid points and examples
participants
o
E.g. spectators should be
silent / sat still while both
players are serving in tennis
/ playing shots in snooker /
Responses adopting a negative perspective
i.e. 'what happens in sport if there is no
etiquette or positive sporting behaviour' can
also be credited if valid.
throwing darts
2.
Demonstrates sportsmanship
o
3.
E.g. helping up an injured
opponent in basketball
Allow others to perform to the best
of their ability
o
For example, poor etiquette can lead to
gamesmanship / cheating which damages
sport

E.g. diving in football rather than
going into contact honestly
E.g. player frustration with a
hostile football crowd may
limit their performance or
lead to frustration or
4.
violence
o promotes excellence
Safety of participants
o
E.g. kicking the ball out
when a football player is
injured can avoid further
5.
injury and ensure quick
treatment
Spectator safety and enjoyment
o
Increase spectatorship due
to sport being better to
watch
o
E.g. spectators should not
use offensive chants at
football matches or move
from their allotted seats
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o
6.
Poor behaviour by players
may make spectator
violence more likely
Children in the crowd, so
spectators need to set the
right example / role model.
Promotes sporting values
o
Tolerance and respect for
other opponents /
nationalities
o
E.g. silence during national
anthems
o
E.g. respecting an opponent
who is weaker than you, by
performing to the best of
your ability / no show
7.
boating
Improves reputation / appeal /
Pt. 8 must make reference to a performer
entertainment value of a sport
o
E.g. rugby popular as known
as a sport where players
show respect to officials
o
o
8.
opportunities
Creates positive role models
o
9.
May increase participation
May increase sponsorship
E.g. shaking hands game
teaches young people to
Examiner's Comment:
Candidates should be encouraged to use
lose and win graciously
Upholds Olympic / Paralympic
paragraphs where a question contains
differing elements. In this particular question,
values
o
candidates would benefit from addressing the
two elements of performers and spectators
Respect / Friendship /
Determination / Equality
separately. Access to high MB2 and MB3
marks can only be gained where candidates
develop (the bullet points) their knowledge (the
numbered points). Knowledge alone is
insufficient to access the higher levels.
Total
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Examples of sportsmanship; two marks
from:
1.
When someone gets injured during a
football match players will send the
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2.
injured.
When this happens it is usual for the
Max of 2 marks for relevant examples of
sportsmanship (credit any reasonable example
provided)
ball out of play even when it is a
player from the opposition who is
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team who has had the injured player
to throw the ball to the opposition if
they sent the ball out so that the
player could be treated for the injury.
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3.
Shake hands with the opposition /
official at the end of the game
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4.
Acknowledge that you have
committed a foul which the referee
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may not have seen (e.g. admitting
that you have touched the ball with
your sleeve in snooker; a batsman
‘walking’ when he knows that he
touched the ball with his bat and it
was caught)
Importance; two marks from:
5.
6.
Fairness to ensure a fair result and
protect the integrity of the sport
Promoting values, respect for others
7.
8.
To ensure the safety of participants
Sets a good example to young people
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Max of 2 marks for relevant explanation of
importance (valid equivalents should be
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1
credited)
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who see participants as role models
Total
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