Violence

Question 1

Define violence

Answer 1

The intent to harm or injure outside the rules of the game.
Intense physical force that is directed towards harming another individual or groups of individuals and can cause injury or death.

Question 2

Define deindividuation

Answer 2

When you lose your sense of being an individual. This can cause violent behaviour

Question 3

What are the causes of both player and spectator violence?

Answer 3

• frustration
• importance of game/event

Question 4

What are the causes of player violence?

Answer 4

• provoked/retaliation
• nature of the game
• dehumanising weapons and kit
• drugs

Question 5

What are the causes of spectator violence?

Answer 5

• alcohol/social drugs
• poor spectator provision
• hooligans
• deindividuation
• imitating violence on the pitch

Question 6

What are the implications on society of violence?

Answer 6

• role models = violence copied
• put parents off letting children participate
• lead to violence amongst spectators
• sport is a reflection of society
• indicate other social issues

Question 7

What are the implications on sport of violence?

Answer 7

• could initiate changes in laws and rules
• sport receives a bad reputation
• reduced participation
• loss of sponsors
• loss of public interest
• makes the sport more entertaining

Question 8

Describe the solutions to player violence

Answer 8

• rule changes
• punishments
• education
• more effective officiating
• technology
• coaches

Question 9

Describe the solutions to spectator violence

Answer 9

• stricter punishments
• control of alcohol
• improved spectator facilities
• use of CCTV
• liaison and law enforcement of police