Deviance - including gambling Flashcards
Define ethics
Rules that dictate an individuals conduct. They form a system of rules that groups and societies agree on
What terms are used in sport when referring to ethics
Sportsmanship and spirit of the game
Define deviance
Unacceptable behaviour within a culture. Any behaviour that differs from the perceived social or legal norm
What are the 2 types of drug in sport with examples
Recreational (for fun) - e.g cannabis, cocaine
Performance enhancing - e.g steroids
What is the process of blood doping
Remove blood, freeze, defrost 1-2 days before comp, inject back in
What are the results of blood doping
Increases red blood cells and hemoglobin (therefore O2 carrying capacity)
What are some side effects of blood doping
Stroke, risk of heart attack, increased blood viscosity
What causes athletes to take drugs
Pressure from coaches/family, political pressure e.g Russia, money/fame, fairness with other athletes
What are the consequences of taking drugs
Damage concept of fair play, reputation of sport e.g Lance Armstrong, health issues, encourages cheating (also to youth), loss sponsorships
What are the strategies to prevent drug use
More testing, better tech, stricter bans, education, reinforce fair play
What are some statistics about gambling
75% of UK adults gambles once per year (2015), 25% of prem clubs have betting logos, leagues sponsored by SkyBet
Define match fixing
When a sports competition’s result is partly or completely pre determined
What are some examples of bribery / match fixing
Hansie Cronje 2000 - £68,000 bribe
FIFA - World Cup host cities (Qatar 2022)
Juventus 2006 - bribing officials
What are the reasons for gambling to have increased
Increased deviance, internet access, high advertisement, performer gambling, gambling companies as sponsors
What are strategies to reduce gambling
Internal investigations, controlled advertisement / sponsorship, close police monitoring, track illegal bets, education, tight regulations
