Aggression

• Aggression


  Intent to harm outside the rules.

  This is also seen as hostile behaviour.
• Assertive


  Well-motivated behaviour within the rules
• Instrumental aggression


  Has an intent but is within the rules
• The theories of aggression:


  • Instinct theory
  • The frustration-aggression hypothesis
  • Aggressive cue hypothesis
  • Social learning theory
• Instinct theory


  When aggression is spontaneous and innate.
• Catharsis 


  Cleansing the emotions; using sport as an outlet for aggression.
• The frustration-aggression hypothesis


  This theory suggests that inevitable aggression occurs when goals are blocked and the performer becomes frustrated.
• Aggressive cue hypothesis


  Suggests that aggression is caused by a learned trigger.
• Social learning theory


  Learning by associating with others and copying behaviour.

  This means that aggressive behaviour is more likely to be copied if it is consistent, powerful and bright.
• Prevent aggression:


  • Do not reinforce aggressive acts in training
  • Punish aggression with fines
  • Punish players by sending them off
  • Remove aggression player from situation (sub)
  • Talk to player to calm them down
  • Walk away from situation