ethics and deviance in sport

Question 1

definition of ethics

Answer 1

these are principles or rules that govern behaviour

Question 2

definition of deviance

Answer 2

it describes unacceptable behaviour within a culture. any behaviour that differs from the social norm may be seen as deviant.

Question 3

examples of legal supplements

Answer 3

sports drinks
vitamins and minerals
protein shakes

Question 4

illegal drugs and doping

Answer 4

anabolic steroids
beta blockers
stimulants
blood doping

Question 5

reasons why elite performers use illegal drugs

Answer 5

• to improve performance
• a desire to win at all costs
• psychological reasons (calm nerves, train harder)

Question 6

consequences of using illegal drugs to society

Answer 6

• breaking the law

- negative publicity for nation

Question 7

consequences of using illegal drugs to sport

Answer 7

• bad publicity
• results meaningless
• negative role modelling

Question 8

consequences of using illegal drugs to performers

Answer 8

• improved performance
• a ban
• damage to body
• damage to mind

Question 9

strategies to stop the use of illegal drugs

Answer 9

• stricter punishments
• scientific research for drug testing
• education for performers and coaches
• stronger action

Question 10

violence definition

Answer 10

physical force that is directed towards harming another individual to cause a injury

Question 11

causes- both players and spectators

Answer 11

• frustration - link to frustration aggression hypothesis
• pressure to win
• rivalry
• drugs

Question 12

causes- players

Answer 12

• implements— sticks

- violent nature of sport– link to arousal theory

Question 13

causes- spectators

Answer 13

• overcrowding
• peer pressure
• hooliganism

Question 14

implications of violence to society

Answer 14

• cost to the tax payer from extra policing

- some seek out and enjoy violence - entertainment

Question 15

implications of violence to sport

Answer 15

• bad publicity

- negative role modelling

Question 16

implications of violence to performers

Answer 16

• injury, impact on fitness

- damage reputation to either player or team

Question 17

strategies to prevent violence players

Answer 17

• more or better qualified officials
• change or adapt rules
• stricter punishments
• educate
• use TMO

Question 18

strategies to prevent violence in spectators

Answer 18

• stricter punishments
• improve spectators facilities
• separate fans
• increase police
• more responsible media coverage

Question 19

why does gambling occur in sport

Answer 19

• results are unpredictable – element of chance

- more exciting to watch

Question 20

is it a modern phenomenon

Answer 20

• been a feature of sport since ancient times

- now a worldwide business

Question 21

concerns of gambling

Answer 21

• illegal
• damage– people put out of businesses
• transactions undeclared so costs government millions in tax revenue

Question 22

risk to gamblers

Answer 22

• no official records– lose of money if refuse to pay
• punters may be enticed of events that are fixed
• unregulated– debt problems

Question 23

what is match fixing

Answer 23

when a competition is played to a predetermination result

- it is illegal = deviant