Violence In Sport

Question 1

Define violence

Answer 1

An intent to cause harm outside rules of the sport e.g. punching an opponent/official/spectator

Question 2

Causes of violence in players

Answer 2

• frustration - scoreline, personal performance, official decisions
• provocation - hit by another player
• nature of sport - contact sports, weapons/clothing
• PEDs
• level of arousal
• traditional rivalries

Question 3

Causes of violence in spectators

Answer 3

• alcohol and social drugs
• provocation
• traditional rivalries - firms
• importance of fixtures
• frustration
• deindividualisation/loss of self awareness - more confidence in a group

Question 4

Strategies to prevent player violence in sport

Answer 4

• sanctions for violent players
• player education - teach importance of role modelling
• teach anger management