!!! Violence in sport

Question 1

What are causes of violence in sport?

Answer 1

1. Desire to win is so overwhelming it leads to violence.
2. Nature of activity, physical sports like hockey.
3. Frustration.
4. Alcohol and PEDs.
5. Rivalries.
6. Media increasing tensions.

Question 2

What are societal implications of violence in sport?

Answer 2

1. If violence can be tackled by sport, then violent behaviour in society should also be tackled. Sport is often a reflection of society.
2. 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?

Question 3

What is deindividuation?

Answer 3

Deindividuation is when you lost your sense of being an individual, this can cause violent behaviour.

Question 4

What is violence?

Answer 4

Violence is physical force directed towards harming an individual, can cause injury and death.

Question 5

What are sporting implications of violence in sport?

Answer 5

1. Governing bodies have their own disciplinary processes to maintain non-violent behaviour.
2. Playing strategies that promote violence should be punished.
3. Rule changes should be adopted to make violence less likely.

Question 6

What are performer’s implications of violence in sport?

Answer 6

1. Education of performers, that they are responsible for their individual actions at all times.
2. Performers need to be aware that they are role models and their behaviour is likely to be copied.

Question 7

What are strategies to prevent violence in relation to players and spectators?

Answer 7

1. Educating performers, encouraging awareness of their emotions and stress levels.
2. Punishments at the time e.g. fines and bans.
3. Encouraging coaches to promote assertion rather than aggression in players.
4. Law enforcement e.g. banning orders have been served in football.
5. Sophisticated policing methods e.g. CCTV.