Violence in sport

Question 1

Violence in sport

Answer 1

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

Question 2

What are the causes of player violence (WINNER)

Answer 2

• 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

Question 3

Television Match Officials (TMO)

Answer 3

Referee in rugby can review game footage using the TMO

Question 4

Strategies for preventing violence within sport in relation to the performer

Answer 4

• 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

Question 5

How to control play

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Hooliganism

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Football Hooliganism

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Causes and reasons of football hooliganism

Answer 8

• 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

Question 9

Possible solutions to try to combat football hooliganism

Answer 9

• 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

Question 10

What are the negative consequences hooliganism for the game of football

Answer 10

• 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