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Basic 4 · Physical Education · Self-Responsibility

Responsibility in Group Activities

In this topic you will accept responsibility for your own behaviour during group physical activities.

By the end of these notes you should be able to:

  • Explain personal responsibility in group activities
  • Show fair play and respect for rules
  • Reflect on your behaviour after a game

What you already know

  • Taking responsibility in group games (Basic 2)

Copy everything that has a blue line on its left into your notebook. The other parts are for reading.

Strand
Values and Psycho-social Concepts
Sub-strand
Self-Responsibility
Indicator
B4.5.1.5.1 – Accept responsibility for one’s own behavior in a group activity

Introduction

In a relay race, if one runner drops the baton, the whole team is affected. Each member is responsible for their own actions and for the team.

1. Personal Responsibility

Responsible behaviour
BehaviourExample
follow the rulesno pushing or cheating
accept the referee's decisionsdo not argue
own your mistakessay "my fault" and try again
encourage teammates"Well done!", "Keep going!"
look after equipmentpack balls and ropes after use
include everyonepass to all teammates
A relay team cheering a runner who dropped the baton and encouraging him to continue
Figure 1: Responsible teammates Draw your team showing good behaviour.Illustration: Sirbus

2. Reflecting After a Game

  • What did I do well?
  • Did I follow the rules?
  • How did I treat my teammates and opponents?
  • What will I do better next time?

New words

responsibility
Being accountable for your actions.
fair play
Playing honestly and respecting others.
referee
The person who makes sure rules are followed.
reflect
To think back on your actions.
accountable
Ready to accept the results of your actions.
sportsmanship
Behaving fairly and respectfully in sport.

Summary

  • Each player is responsible for their own behaviour.
  • Follow the rules and accept the referee's decisions.
  • Own your mistakes and encourage others.
  • Reflect after games to improve.

Class activity: Fair Play Relay

  1. Run a relay race with the skipping rope or ball.
  2. Afterwards, answer the reflection questions.
  3. Give one teammate a compliment.

You need: Skipping rope, Locally made ball, Personal activity record cards

Exercises

Answer in your exercise book first, then check your answers.

  1. 1. Who makes sure rules are followed?

    • A. Referee
    • B. Spectator
    • C. Coach only
    • D. Turner
    Show answer
    Answer: RefereeThat is the referee.

  2. 2. What should you do if you make a mistake in a game?

    • A. Own it and try again
    • B. Blame others
    • C. Quit
    • D. Argue
    Show answer
    Answer: Own it and try againThat is responsibility.

  3. 3. Behaving fairly and respectfully in sport is…

    • A. Sportsmanship
    • B. Cheating
    • C. Arguing
    • D. Pushing
    Show answer
    Answer: SportsmanshipThat is sportsmanship.

  4. 4. Encouraging teammates is responsible behaviour.

    • A. True
    • B. False
    Show answer
    Answer: TrueIt helps the team.

  5. 5. Arguing with the referee shows good sportsmanship.

    • A. True
    • B. False
    Show answer
    Answer: FalseAccept the decisions.

  6. 6. To think back on your actions is to ______.

    Show answer
    Answer: reflectThat is reflecting.

  7. 7. List three examples of responsible behaviour in a game.

    Show answer
    Answer: Any three: follow rules, accept referee, own mistakes, encourage, care for equipment, include all.These are responsible.

  8. 8. Why is personal responsibility important in team sports?

    Show answer
    Answer: One person's behaviour affects the whole team's success and spirit.Teams depend on each member.

Homework

  1. After your next game, write answers to the four reflection questions.