Violence in sport

Question 1

What is violence in sport

Answer 1

Intentional use of physical force which can result in injury, death or psychological harm

Question 2

Possible causes of violence in sport (ao1)

Answer 2

-importance of result
-nature of game
-sledging
-disappointment
-crowd behaviour
-emotional intensity
-de-humanised view of opposition
-win at all costs

Question 3

Importance of result (ao2)

Answer 3

-money reward
-position in league
-cup competition
-rivalry

Question 4

Nature of the game (ao2)

Answer 4

-physical game e.g rugby

Question 5

Sledging (ao2)

Answer 5

Provoke opponent e.g wicket keeper

Question 6

Disappointment (ao2)

Answer 6

-unexpected bad result
-official’s decision
-own performance

Question 7

Crowd behaviour (ao2)

Answer 7

-affecting the players
-chanting, abuse etc

Question 8

Emotional intensity (ao2)

Answer 8

-cauldron effect
-venue
-over intense psych up
-media

Question 9

De-humanised view of opponent (ao2)

Answer 9

-protective helmet/gear
-objects rather than opponents

Question 10

Weapons (ao2)

Answer 10

Bats, sticks, clubs etc

Question 11

Causes of crowd violence (ao1)

Answer 11

-alcohol/drugs
-ritual importance
-violence on pitch
-pre-match hype
-controversial decisions
-chanting/ abuse
-diminished responsibility
-score/result

Question 12

Crowd violence examples (ao2)

Answer 12

-riots
-flares
-fighting
-alcohol
-abuse on players/fans

Question 13

Solutions to crowd violence

Answer 13

-media
-cctv
-tougher deterrents
-separation of fans
-control of alcohol
-improvement of facilities
-family entertainment
-liaison by police across country