!!! Violence in sport Flashcards
1
Q
What are causes of violence in sport?
A
- Desire to win is so overwhelming it leads to violence.
- Nature of activity, physical sports like hockey.
- Frustration.
- Alcohol and PEDs.
- Rivalries.
- Media increasing tensions.
2
Q
What are societal implications of violence in sport?
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- If violence can be tackled by sport, then violent behaviour in society should also be tackled. Sport is often a reflection of society.
- Spectators relish violence in sports such as boxing. Should sporting actions on the field be treated the same as a violent act on our streets?
3
Q
What is deindividuation?
A
Deindividuation is when you lost your sense of being an individual, this can cause violent behaviour.
4
Q
What is violence?
A
Violence is physical force directed towards harming an individual, can cause injury and death.
5
Q
What are sporting implications of violence in sport?
A
- Governing bodies have their own disciplinary processes to maintain non-violent behaviour.
- Playing strategies that promote violence should be punished.
- Rule changes should be adopted to make violence less likely.
6
Q
What are performer’s implications of violence in sport?
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- Education of performers, that they are responsible for their individual actions at all times.
- Performers need to be aware that they are role models and their behaviour is likely to be copied.
7
Q
What are strategies to prevent violence in relation to players and spectators?
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- Educating performers, encouraging awareness of their emotions and stress levels.
- Punishments at the time e.g. fines and bans.
- Encouraging coaches to promote assertion rather than aggression in players.
- Law enforcement e.g. banning orders have been served in football.
- Sophisticated policing methods e.g. CCTV.