Flashcards in ethics and deviance in sport Deck (23)
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definition of ethics
these are principles or rules that govern behaviour
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definition of deviance
it describes unacceptable behaviour within a culture. any behaviour that differs from the social norm may be seen as deviant.
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examples of legal supplements
sports drinks
vitamins and minerals
protein shakes
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illegal drugs and doping
anabolic steroids
beta blockers
stimulants
blood doping
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reasons why elite performers use illegal drugs
- to improve performance
- a desire to win at all costs
- psychological reasons (calm nerves, train harder)
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consequences of using illegal drugs to society
- breaking the law
-negative publicity for nation
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consequences of using illegal drugs to sport
-bad publicity
-results meaningless
-negative role modelling
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consequences of using illegal drugs to performers
-improved performance
- a ban
- damage to body
- damage to mind
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strategies to stop the use of illegal drugs
-stricter punishments
-scientific research for drug testing
- education for performers and coaches
-stronger action
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violence definition
physical force that is directed towards harming another individual to cause a injury
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causes- both players and spectators
-frustration - link to frustration aggression hypothesis
-pressure to win
-rivalry
-drugs
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causes- players
- implements--- sticks
-violent nature of sport-- link to arousal theory
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causes- spectators
-overcrowding
-peer pressure
-hooliganism
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implications of violence to society
-cost to the tax payer from extra policing
-some seek out and enjoy violence - entertainment
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implications of violence to sport
- bad publicity
- negative role modelling
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implications of violence to performers
- injury, impact on fitness
- damage reputation to either player or team
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strategies to prevent violence players
- more or better qualified officials
- change or adapt rules
-stricter punishments
-educate
- use TMO
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strategies to prevent violence in spectators
-stricter punishments
-improve spectators facilities
-separate fans
-increase police
- more responsible media coverage
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why does gambling occur in sport
- results are unpredictable -- element of chance
-more exciting to watch
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is it a modern phenomenon
- been a feature of sport since ancient times
- now a worldwide business
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concerns of gambling
-illegal
- damage-- people put out of businesses
-transactions undeclared so costs government millions in tax revenue
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risk to gamblers
-no official records-- lose of money if refuse to pay
- punters may be enticed of events that are fixed
- unregulated-- debt problems
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