Violence In Sport

Question 1

Causes of violence in sport spectators and players

Answer 1

• desire to win so overwhelming it leads to violence
• nature of activity - physical sports like ice hockey
• frustration of events
• alcohol and social drugs or performance enhancing drugs
• rivalries
• media increases tensions
• perception of unfairness or poor officiating

Question 2

What are the implications of violence in sport for society, sports and performers

Answer 2

Societal
- violence has to be tackled in society before it can be tackled in sport, sport is a reflection of society
- it costs the tax payer money to police
Sports
- it reduces the reputation of sport
- it gives a poor impression to young people, negative role modelling, puts parents off
Performers
- injury, impact on fitness and performance
- causes spectators to be violent
- it can damage their reputation eg Zidane head butt

Question 3

Strategies to stop violence in sport players and spectators

Answer 3

Players 
- better qualified officials at all levels 
- change or adapt rules 
- stricter punishments 
- educate with emphasis on fair play 
Spectators 
- use cctv to find culprits
- stricter punishments eg stadium bans 
- control or ban alcohol 
- separate fans 
- increase police stewards