IGCSE P.E. Ch. 10.7 Professional and Amateur Performers

Which definition is the definition of an amateur performer?

• Engaging in the pursuit of a sport, on an unpaid basis.

• Performing a sports activity as one's main paid occupation, rather than a pastime.

Suggest three advantages that a professional athlete may have over an amateur athlete.

• Can train full time, so can have higher fitness and better skills.

• Has access to high-quality coaching, better equipment and training facilities.

• Not always able to attend training camps.

• Has to work a job to cover training costs.

• Have access to sports science to aid recovery from injury, assess diet and monitor progress.

Suggest three disadvantages of an amateur athlete when competing with a professional athlete.

• Has access to sports science and elite training facilities.

• Unable to train full-time, so has limited skills and fitness.

• Not always able to play in international games due to work commitments.

• Have greater experience in elite competitions.

• Might have another job, which causes them to be tired which can limit their progress in training.

Which definition is the definition of a professional performer?

• Engaging in the pursuit of a sport, on an unpaid basis.

• Performing a sports activity as one's main paid occupation, rather than a pastime.

Suggest two which are an example of good sportsmanship

• Making a last-minute substitution when your team is winning.

• Helping an opponent get to their feet if they have fallen.

• Kicking the ball off the pitch to allow an opponent to get treated for an injury.

• Trying to win a foul when the opponent did not make contact with you.

Suggest three examples of gamesmanship.

• Making a last-minute substitution when your team is winning.

• Helping an opponent get to their feet if they have fallen.

• Rolling around on the floor pretending to be hurt.

• Kicking the ball off the pitch to allow an opponent to get treated for an injury.

• Trying to win a foul when the opponent did not make contact with you.

Define what is meant by each of the following terms:

Sportsmanship:

Gamesmanship:

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Answer explanation

sportsmanship: upholding the spirit of the game by being honest / playing by the rules / showing respect for your opponent;

gamesmanship: seeking to gain an advantage in any way you can without breaking the rules / it may be unfair to your opponent;

Describe, in a named physical activity, one example of each of the following:

Sportsmanship

Gamesmanship

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Answer explanation

examples could include football:

sportsmanship: a player kicking the ball off the pitch to stop the game and allow an injured player to receive treatment;

gamesmanship: a last-minute substitution to waste time when a team is winning a game by one goal;

Suggest two possible disadvantages for an amateur player when playing against professional players.

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Answer explanation

max 2 max marks for disadvantages:

Unable to train full time so may have more limited fitness / skills;

if they have to work, they may be tired when they have training time;

not always able to play in international matches due to time limitations / not always available to play due to work commitments;

the player may be reliant on sponsorship so dependent on the success of the team;

accept other examples

Describe the advantages that professional performers may have when competing against amateur performers at the Olympic Games.

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Answer explanation

1 mark for each advantage described. for example: professional performers can train full time / so are likely to be fitter / have better skills;

professional performers can access high-quality coaching / have access to high-quality facilities;

professional performers may have access to sports science support to aid recovery from injury / improve diet / monitor progress;

professional performers may be able to work with other elite performers in training groups;

Accept other advantages.