ETHICS AND DEVIANCE IN SPORT

• What is deviance defined as in the context of sport?

  Unacceptable behavior within a culture
• How does the nature of some sports contribute to higher aggression?

  Some sports are more physical
• What type of games are often associated with alcohol and drugs?

  Derby games
• What is deindividuation and how does it relate to violence in sport?

  Individuals lose responsibility in a group
• How can frustration contribute to violence in sport?

  Poor performances or referee decisions
• How does sport act as a "mirror to society" regarding violence?

  Sport reflects societal violence
• How is violence in sport sometimes viewed as entertainment?

  Seen as a spectacle
• How can violent athlete behavior affect participation in sports?

  It can reduce participation
• How can education help prevent violence in sport?

  Athletes trained to control emotions
• How can effective officiating help prevent violence in sport?

  Subtle actions can defuse violence early
• Which athlete received a 4-month ban for biting?

  Luis Suárez
• What is the purpose of the Football Spectators Act?

  Arrest troublemakers & ban from games
• What are the causes of violence in sport related to players and spectators?

  • Importance of Result
  • Nature of the Sport
  • Alcohol & Drugs
  • Rituals & Rivalries
  • Deindividuation
  • The Media
  • Frustration
  • Imitation
• What are ethics defined as in the context of sport?

  Rules that dictate an individual's conduct
• What is violence defined as in the context of sport?

  Intense physical force intended to harm
• How can the overwhelming desire to win contribute to violence in sport?

  It can lead to aggression and violence
• How can alcohol and drugs increase aggression and lead to hooliganism?

  By impairing judgment and reducing inhibitions
• How do rituals and rivalries contribute to violence in sport?

  Supporter groups can escalate violence
• How can the media contribute to violence in sport?

  Fuel rivalries, provoke fights, intensify emotions
• How can imitation contribute to violence in sport?

  Spectators may copy violent acts
• How is domestic violence linked to major sporting events?

  Increased domestic violence linked to events
• What legal actions can be taken against players to protect athletes?

  Criminal lawsuits
• What are National Governing Bodies responsible for regarding violence?

  Educating on non-violence & enforcing punishments
• What are "Campaigns for Fair Play" designed to do?

  Encouraging non-violence
• What types of punishments can be used to deter violent behavior in sport?

  Fines, bans, suspensions
• How can coaches and staff promote non-violence among athletes?

  Promoting assertiveness instead of aggression
• How do sophisticated policing methods help prevent violence in sport?

  CCTV, police traveling with fans