DEVIANCE IN SPORT Flashcards
Definition of deviance
behaviour that is unacceptable in sport and society, as it’s tangent to the norms of society
Definition & example of relative deviance
behaviour accepted within sport, but not within wider society
EG - punch in boxing
Definition & example of absolute deviance
behaviour that is wrong in all situations
EG - drug taking
Describe positive deviance & give an example
- over conforming
- outside societal norms but not breaking rules
EG PAULA RADCLIFFE running through an injury
Describe negative deviance & give an example
- under conforming
- rejecting norms of society
- EG SUAREZ biting opponent
List four reasons for deviance
- win at all costs attitude
- financial pressure
- pressure from peers
- frustration during game
List three aspects of the ‘sports ethic’
- take risks
- make sacrifices
- have no limits
List four ways to deal with deviance
- red / yellow cards
- drug testing
- improved var etc
- fines / bans
What are the causes of violence in sports (WINNER)
Win at all costs ethic
Importance of event
Nature of sport (boxing)
NGB’S too lenient
Excitement / arousal
Rewards (punishment)
List four reasons for hooliganism
- too much alcohol
- lack of deterrence
- crowd mentality
- poor referee decisions
List three implications for spectators
- risk of injury (Hillsborough)
- negative role models
- fines / bans
List three solutions for hooliganism
- control alcohol sales
- earlier kick off
- co-ordinated police
Define sportsmanship & give an example
playing by the written and unwritten rules to a high code of ethics
EG not scoring against old team
List two ways in which sportsmanship can be encouraged
- NGB campaigns eg FA Respect
- Punish foul play eg red card
Define gamesmanship & give an example
Art of winning by cunning means, without breaking the rules
EG dramatising fouls
