6.4 Violence In Sport

Question 1

What are the causes of player violence via WINNER

Answer 1

W = Win ethic and high rewards for success 
I = Importance of the event (e.g local derby) 
N = Nature of the sport 
N = NGB’s are too lenient with their punishments 
E = Excitement/ over arousal 
R = Refereeing decisions leading to frustration

Question 2

Suggest three reasons why a performer becomes violent during a sporting contest

Answer 2

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Question 3

Outline possible causes of spectator violence

Answer 3

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Question 4

How can NGB’s prevent player violence ?

Answer 4

• Punishing violence by performers missed by officials after the match by using video evidence
• Promoting performers with good disciplinary records as positive role models in their sport
• Imposing harsh punishments for violent actions on the field of play (e.g long bans or heavy fines)

Question 5

Possible solutions to try combat football hooliganism

Answer 5

• Ban or control alcohol sales
• Increased use of police intelligence to gather info on known hooligans
• Using CCTV around stadiums to be able to arrest individuals for crowd disorder

Question 6

Identify three negative effects of hooliganism for law abiding football fans

Answer 6

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Question 7

Explain the negative implications of hooliganism for the sport of football

Answer 7

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