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First Tee Life Skills
7-9 I'm a Good Sport:
Being a Team Player
Winning is fun, isn’t it? It feels good to celebrate an achievement or a victory! But, is winning the most important thing?
“It doesn’t matter whether you win or lose; it’s how you play the game.”
Being a good sport and demonstrating sportsmanship is an important part of Collaborating with Others. We know that our personal attitudes and how we treat others have an impact. When you are being a good sport, you are:
* Congratulating somebody when they do a good job
* Being honest and not cheating
* Being kind and not name-calling
* Giving positive feedback to your teammates and fellow players
* Learning how to listen to feedback from others without getting upset
* Showing respect to your fellow players
* Having a positive attitude even when you lose
* Not bragging if you win the competition
* Understanding how the other person is feeling if they did not win
* Accepting the results if you lose
* Not giving up when you’re losing the game
* Shaking hands with your teammates, no matter the outcome
It’s normal to feel disappointed if you don’t win, but it’s not OK to be rude or disrespectful to others because of it. A good sport understands the importance of playing fair, following the rules, and respecting your fellow players.
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