What Does It Mean To Be An Athlete

In Role of Sports Society we discuss what it means to be an athlete and certain norms an athlete has to follow. The sport ethic is a cluster of norms that describe what it means to be a successful athlete. There are four specific norms that make up the sport ethic. An athlete must makes sacrifices for the game, strive for distinction, accepts risk and play through pain, and accepts no limits in the purse of possibilities.
In today’s society athletes sacrifices a lot. They don’t get to spend as much time with family and friends as they want. Athletes have to work on the holidays and can’t always make it home. They must love the game above all else and make it their total priority. In order to do that they must meet the competition demand without question. Always be willing to outwork the rest and do what others aren’t willing to do that’s what makes athletes different.
All athletes strive for distinction they want to play the game their way and be the best at their position. These athletes are always seeking improving they stay working on their game and continuously striving for perfection. They know what it takes …show more content…
They don’t allow the pressure to make them fold when it’s time to win the game down the stretch. They don’t let pain and a little discomfort stop them from having a positive impact in a game. They definitely don’t allow their opponents to put any fear in their hearts. They accepts the risk that comes with their sport. The risk of injuries and failure. No one wants to fail but athletes understand the only thing worse than failure is not competing at all. Athletes also understand that injuries are unfortunately a part of the game and you can’t focus on injuries. Being scared of injuries causes players not to perform to the best of their abilities. In order to be successful athletes must overcome the fear and challenge of competition and accept the risk of failure and