Violence In Sport

Question 1

what is violence in sport

Answer 1

physical acts committed to harm others in sport

Question 2

causes of violence

Answer 2

WINNER
W= win ethic
I= importance of the event
N= nature of the sport
N= national governing bodies are too leniant with their punishments
E= excitment/ over arousal
R= refereeing decisions leading to frustration

Question 3

strategies for preventing violence

Answer 3

using more officials to help reach a decision. VAR
use tougher punishments
promoting performers with good records as positive role models
awards for fair play

Question 4

causes and implications of violence in sport in relation to the spectator and the sport

Answer 4

hooliganism
- emotional intensity
- alcohol and drug consumption
- pre match media hype
- poor policing
- lack of effective punishments
- poor officiating causing frustration
- violence by players on the pitch reflected in the crowd

Question 5

solutions to combat football hooliganism

Answer 5

ban or control alcohol sales
introduced 12 o clock games
tougher puninshments such as bans
using CCTV around stadiums
all seater stadiums
segregation of fans and family zones