Violence in sport

Question 1

define deviance

Answer 1

seriously breaking the rules, widely considered unethical

Question 2

causes of violence in players and spectators

Answer 2

• frustration e.g with officials
• gamesmanship by opponents
• pressure to win
• provocation or abuse
• lack of or limited deterrent
• rivalry
• drugs/steroids/alcohol

Question 3

causes of violence in players

Answer 3

• presence of equipment that can be used as weapons
• violent nature of games e.g rubgy
• equipment de-humanising opponents
• emotional or anger management issues

Question 4

causes of violence in spectators

Answer 4

• overcrowding/poor spectator provision
• ‘hooligans’ keen to cause trouble e.g. ultras
• peer pressure/ mass culture/ finished responsibility of crowd
• violence on pitch

Question 5

implications of violence to society

Answer 5

• costs the tax payer money in terms of policing
• some seek out and enjoy violence as entertainment

Question 6

implications of violence on sport

Answer 6

• it reduces the reputation of the sport
• gives a poor impression to young people; negative role modelling

Question 7

implications of violence on performers

Answer 7

• injury; impact on performance or fitness
• can damage their reputation e.g. Zinadine Zidane

Question 8

strategies to prevent violence in players

Answer 8

• better qualified officials
• change or adapt rules
• stricter punishments
• educate w/ emphasis on fair play
• use play back technology to make considered judgements
• use psychology to help w/ anger management

Question 9

strategies to prevent violence for spectators

Answer 9

• use CCTV to find culprits
• stricter punishments
• control or ban alcohol
• improves spectator facilities
• separate fans
• increase police/steward presence
• more responsible media coverage
• promote events as family entertainment