Violence in Sport

Question 1

State 8 causes of violence in sport - performers

Answer 1

• Win ethic
• Lack of severe deterrents
• Emotional intensity
• Importance of result
• Pre match media hype
• Frustration at decisions
• Provocation by opponent
• Low level punishments

Question 2

State 4 AO2’s for causes of violence

Answer 2

• A lack of severe deterrents in rugby = athletes behaviours and acts being ignored - may cause retaliation in other players
• Frustration at decisions, such as a red card in football given for a penalty - causing an instant brawl
• Win ethic; when gamesmanship is displayed throughout a netball game causing aggression for the opponent
• Pre match media hype can cause frustration to build up for spectators, which may be released through aggression throughout the match

Question 3

How do NGB’s prevent violence in performers?

Answer 3

• Present a positive image of their sport
• Punish violent acts
• Fair play and respect campaigns
• Longer bans/deducted points
• Use more officials/technology to reduce poor decisions (VAR in football)

Question 4

State 8 causes of violence in spectatorship

Answer 4

• Alcohol and drugs
• Poor officiating
• Violence on the field
• Chants and taunts
• Frustration at own team losing
• Poor policing, crowd control or stewarding
• Emotional intensity
• Religious focus (Rangers v Celtic)

Question 5

Name 6 solutions to violence in spectators

Answer 5

• Ban or control alcohol sales
• CCTV
• All seater stadiums
• Police to have control over kick off times (reduce alcohol consumption if early on)
• Increased police intelligence and liaison across country to gather intel
• Impose tougher deterrents (tougher bans and fines)

Question 6

How can violence impact clubs?

Answer 6

• Large numbers of hooligans means clubs need to pay more stewards, police, security, during and after the game
• England fans viewed negatively globally due to social media