Violence in sport Flashcards

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Violence in sport

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Physical acts committed to harm others in sports such as American football and rugby

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What are the causes of player violence (WINNER)

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  • Win ethic and high rewards for success
  • Importance of event
  • Nature of sport
  • National Governing Bodies are too lenient with punishments
  • Excitement/ over-arousal
  • Refereeing decisions leading to frustration
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Television Match Officials (TMO)

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Referee in rugby can review game footage using the TMO

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Strategies for preventing violence within sport in relation to the performer

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  • Increase number of officials and technology to make correct decisions
  • NGB apply tougher sanctions such as longer bans and bigger fines
  • Promote performers with good disciplinary records
  • Positive role models
  • Education campaigns, or awards leading to fair play
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How to control play

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  • Supporting officials decisions
  • Officials trained to deal with angry players
  • Punishing players
  • Video evidence
  • Role models
  • Fair play awards
  • Anger management
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Hooliganism

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Acts of vandalism and violence in pubic places committed especially by youths

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Football Hooliganism

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Unruly, violent and destructive behaviour by over-zealous supporters of association football clubs

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Causes and reasons of football hooliganism

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  • Emotional intensity and importance of event
  • Too much alcohol
  • Tensions between rivals created by media
  • Poor policing
  • Lack of effective deterrents
  • Diminished responsibility
  • Poor officiating
  • Negative chants and taunts
  • Display masculinity
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Possible solutions to try to combat football hooliganism

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  • Ban or control alcohol sales
  • Increased use of police intelligence
  • Imposing tougher deterrents
  • Using CCTV
  • Building ‘all-seater’ stadiums
  • Encouraging responsible media reporting prior to game
  • Early kick off
  • Passing specific laws
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What are the negative consequences hooliganism for the game of football

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  • Bad media image of football fans violence may cause a decline in participation
  • Parents discourage participation if its a violent sport
  • Discourage fans from attending matches due to restrictions and bans
  • Some teams were banned from entering competitions due to negative behaviour of fans
  • Increasing costs of extra security for clubs
  • Stereotypes of English football fans
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