ethics and deviance in sport: violence in sport

Question 1

what are the causes of player violence in sport and give an examples

Answer 1

• importance of result e.g. relegation/ promotion game
• nature of the game e.g. ice hockey
• provocation e.g. zinedine zidane
• frustration e.g. with officials/ own performance

Question 2

what are the causes of spectator violance and give examples where relevant

Answer 2

• importance of result e.g. cup final
• frustration with result/ ref
• alcohol
• overcrowding/ poor spectator provision e.g. poor policing

Question 3

describe solutions to player violence and give exmaples where relevant

Answer 3

• harsher punishements - citing after game/ sanctions e.g. luis Suarez
• coaching ethos - coach assertion rather than aggression
• emphasis on fair play - fair play rewards
• emotional control - teach anger management
• education - teach importance of role modelling responsibility

Question 4

describe solutions to spectator violence

Answer 4

• control or ban alcolol
• increased stewards and policing
• segregation of home and away fans
• use of CTV and other secuirty measures
• improve spectator facilities

Question 5

what are the implications of violence to society

Answer 5

• sports performers are high profile role models so violence can be copied
• violence by players can lead to violence by spectators
• violence in sport may indicate other social issues e.g. drugs/ aggression
• violence may put parents off allowing thier children to participate

Question 6

what are the implications of violence to sport

Answer 6

• tarnishes the reputation of the sport
• leads to loss of sponsoship
• can lead to violence at future sporting events/ increases cost to organise event
• reduced fans at future events
• families not attending future events

Question 7

what are the inplications of violence to performers

Answer 7

• can lead to bans/ fines
• poor role models
• can lead to serious injury
• may reflect violent behaviour in society
• may lead to violence by fans