Specific distinction and definition of ‘transcendental fair play’ in sports

Objectives In this study, ‘transcendental fair play’ in sports was specifically classified and defined according to the situation. Methods To this end, 10 cases evaluated as ‘transcendental fair play’ that actually occurred in sports game situations were selected, synthesized and analyzed through multiple case studies, and then classified and defined in detail according to each characteristic and its significance. Results ‘Transcendental fair play’ is ‘aid action’ which involves directly helping someone who participates in sports with the same purpose but is in physical danger, A ‘consideration action’ that involves temporarily lowering one’s performance for a competitor in trouble, ‘Altruistic game management action’ which involves altruistically running a game for one’s competitors despite the possibility of breaking the rules of the game, ‘acknowledgment action’ which voluntarily acknowledges the truth and takes it back, even though there may be benefits to oneself due to an incorrect decision or judgment were specifically classified, defined, and named. Conclusions The practical application of ‘transcendental fair play’ is expected to prove the need for exemplary behavior during sports games and provide factors that increase the likelihood of moral behavior.