(Using a diagram to respresent the question will be better.)
Given that tanθ=r,
i.e. tanθ=r/1
In the graph, we can say that the opp.side(BC) of θ is r, and
the adj. side(AB) is 1.
From the Pyth. thm.,
we have the hyp.(AC) =±√(1+r^2).
Therefore, we have sinθ=BC/AC=± r/√(1+r^2).
ps. the diagram I drew is:
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r254/kwanhimshek/hk_diff_trigo_simplify.jpg