Agression

Question 1

what is aggression?

Answer 1

any act which performed to purposely harm someone that breaks the rules of sport.

Question 2

what is direct aggression?

Answer 2

when players foul each other (e.g. yellow and red cards in football)

Question 3

what 2 forms of aggression are within the rules of sport?

Answer 3

• channelled aggression
• assertion

Question 4

what is instinct theory?

Answer 4

suggests that all humans have the tendency to act aggressive as a natural response.

(traits from the ‘cave men’ and ‘hunters’)

Question 5

what is social learning theory?

Answer 5

proposes that we learn aggressive behaviour from our environment (idols, friends, family)

Question 6

what is frustration-aggression hypothesis?

Answer 6

explains the link between aggression and frustration.

“aggression only happens when someone is frustrated”

Question 7

what is aggressive cue theory?

Answer 7

proposes that there are certain cues which a performer respond to in an aggressive way

Question 8

5 strategies to control aggression:

Answer 8

1. mental calming techniques (when aggression strikes)
2. promote walking away from situation
3. set goals
4. teach aggression wont be tolerated
5. reinforce ethics and values of sport