Violence in sport

Question 1

Name causes of violence in players

Answer 1

• Nature of the sport
  ~ contact
  ~ weapons
• Provocation
• Drink and drugs
• Traditional rivalries
• Lack of punishment

Question 2

Name causes of violence for both player and spectators

Answer 2

• Frustration
  ~ score
  ~ ref’s decision
  ~ players performance
  ~ catharsis

Question 3

Name causes of violence for spectators

Answer 3

• Alcohol and social drugs
• Ritual/ tradition
• Importance of result
• De-individualisation

Question 4

Name implications of violence in sport for the performer

Answer 4

• Sanctions
  ~ fixed term ban
  ~ life ban
  ~ fines
• Loss of sponsers
• Loss of contract
• Loss of status
• Gain a reputation for violence

Question 5

Name implications of violence in sport for the sport

Answer 5

• Loss of sponsers
• Loss of TV rights
• Reputation for violence - e.g. American/ gridiron football
  ~ decreased participation
  ~ decreased spectatorship

Question 6

Name implications of violence in sport for society

Answer 6

• Negative rolemodels
• Parents “turned off sport”
• Violence may cause spectators to become violent

Question 7

Name strategies to combat violence in sport

Answer 7

• Punishments
• Education
• Coaching ethos
• Officail assistance - e.g. VAR
• Emphasis on fair play