ethics and deviance in sport Flashcards
definition of ethics
these are principles or rules that govern behaviour
definition of deviance
it describes unacceptable behaviour within a culture. any behaviour that differs from the social norm may be seen as deviant.
examples of legal supplements
sports drinks
vitamins and minerals
protein shakes
illegal drugs and doping
anabolic steroids
beta blockers
stimulants
blood doping
reasons why elite performers use illegal drugs
- to improve performance
- a desire to win at all costs
- psychological reasons (calm nerves, train harder)
consequences of using illegal drugs to society
- breaking the law
- negative publicity for nation
consequences of using illegal drugs to sport
- bad publicity
- results meaningless
- negative role modelling
consequences of using illegal drugs to performers
- improved performance
- a ban
- damage to body
- damage to mind
strategies to stop the use of illegal drugs
- stricter punishments
- scientific research for drug testing
- education for performers and coaches
- stronger action
violence definition
physical force that is directed towards harming another individual to cause a injury
causes- both players and spectators
- frustration - link to frustration aggression hypothesis
- pressure to win
- rivalry
- drugs
causes- players
- implements— sticks
- violent nature of sport– link to arousal theory
causes- spectators
- overcrowding
- peer pressure
- hooliganism
implications of violence to society
- cost to the tax payer from extra policing
- some seek out and enjoy violence - entertainment
implications of violence to sport
- bad publicity
- negative role modelling
implications of violence to performers
- injury, impact on fitness
- damage reputation to either player or team
strategies to prevent violence players
- more or better qualified officials
- change or adapt rules
- stricter punishments
- educate
- use TMO
strategies to prevent violence in spectators
- stricter punishments
- improve spectators facilities
- separate fans
- increase police
- more responsible media coverage
why does gambling occur in sport
- results are unpredictable – element of chance
- more exciting to watch
is it a modern phenomenon
- been a feature of sport since ancient times
- now a worldwide business
concerns of gambling
- illegal
- damage– people put out of businesses
- transactions undeclared so costs government millions in tax revenue
risk to gamblers
- no official records– lose of money if refuse to pay
- punters may be enticed of events that are fixed
- unregulated– debt problems
what is match fixing
when a competition is played to a predetermination result
- it is illegal = deviant
