Violence Flashcards
(8 cards)
How would you define violence in sport?
Intense physical force that is directed towards harming an
individual or group, or property
Causes of player violence in sport
Frustration - Caused by poor performance / poor officiating /
being blocked from a goal
Provocation / retaliation Crowd / opposition
Nature of sport - Violence more likely in contact sports
Performance enhancing drugs - May cause increased levels of aggression
Rivalry - Between two players or teams / local derby.
Win at all costs - Players might use violence to achieve success
Causes of spectator violence
Overcrowding / poor spectator provision
‘Hooligans’ keen to cause trouble (not genuine fans)
Peer pressure / mass culture / diminished responsibility of crowd
Violence on pitch
Implications of violence in sport on society
Sports performers are role models, so violence may be copied in society
Put parents off letting their children participate
Can lead to violence amongst spectators.
Sport is a reflection of society, so if there is violence in sport it may be because society has violence in it
Violence in sport could indicate other social issues in wider society
Domestic violence link to sport. 26% increase when England play/38% when they lose
Implications of violence in sport on performers
Punishment; Disciplinary action and even legal action
Injury and even death in some cases
Loss of sponsors
Become a negative role model/detrimental to career
Implications of violence in sport on the sport
Can initiate changes in laws and rules of a sport to make violence less likely
Sport receives a bad name/profile
Can reduce participation
Loss of sponsors
Loss of public interest/ support
Can make the sport more entertaining for media and spectators
Strategies against player violence
Change / adapt rules: minimise violent situations E.g. no high
tackles.
Stricter punishments: more severe, match/season bans to act as a deterrent, legal action where appropriate.
Education on fair play / being a role model. E.g. FA RESPECT Campaign
More or better qualified officials at all levels – E.g. FA refs.
Technology: playback - to make it fairer. E.g. VAR, citing refs
Use psychology to help with anger management issues
Coaches: encourage a philosophy of assertive behaviour rather than violence
Strategies against spectator violence
Stricter punishments: remove season tickets, legal action. E.g.
England fans
Control of alcohol: ban alcohol and searches, early kick off times
Improve spectator facilities: all seated stadiums, separation of fans, as a consequence of the Hillsborough disaster.
Use of CCTV: for identifying the culprits of any violence.
Increase in police presence – football banning orders, bag searches.
Promotion as family entertainment: family sections and entertainment. using social media to build positive relationships between fans, etc.
More responsible media coverage – less hyping up
