7.4 Violence In Sport Flashcards
1
Q
causes of violence in relation to the performer
A
- Win ethic (importance)
- Pre-match media hype
- Intense psychological build up
- Frustration with match official decisions
- Abuse or provocation from opponents/crowd
2
Q
implications of violence in relation to the performer
A
- Bans – match, season, permanent
- Fines - £-££££
- Deductions of points for the clubs
3
Q
strategies for preventing violence in relation to the performer
A
Sanctions such as:
- longer bans
- higher fines
- deduction of points from clubs
if lack of punishment or effective deterrents are a cause of violence then sporting authorities/NGBs and in cases the law need to apply tougher sanctions.
4
Q
NGB’s role in controlling violent behaviour of the performer
A
- supporting decisions of officials
- changing or clarifying rules on violent acts
- punishing violence missed by officials
- use post-match videos have been cited that are worthy of further investigation
- training officials to develop necessary skills to diffuse situations.
- imposing harsh punishments for violent actions
- promoting performers with good disciplinary records
5
Q
hooliganism + football hooliganism
A
- hooliganism = Acts of vandalism and violence in public places committed especially by youths
- football hooliganism = Unruly, violent and destructive behaviour by over-zealous supporters of association football clubs
6
Q
causes of football hooliganism
A
- chants + taunts
- alcohol and drugs
- pre-match hype causing tension
- poor policing
- lack of effective deterrents
- organised gang violence
- poor officiating
- violence of players reflected
- religious discord
- frustration at loss
- demonstration of masculinity
- emotional intensity
7
Q
Possible solutions to combat football hooliganism
A
- Ban or control alcohol
- Increased police intelligence
- Impose tougher deterrents
- Use CCTV
- building ‘all-seater’ stadiums
- Segregation of fans
- Family zones
- responsible media reporting
- kick-off times
- specific laws
