Contemporary issues in sport

• Blood doping and performance enhancing drugs are illegal and examples of deviance
• blood doping increases RBC count so higher transport of oxygen
• many athletes take legal supplements to maximize training and boost their performance
• societal consequences of taking drugs is that it may be seen as corrupt and unethical
• consequence of drug taking on the sport is that it may become tainted (cycling) and could lead to more cheating
• the consequences of drugs on the performer is long term health risks and possible death
• societal impact of violence is that it can impact on everyday life e.g. spectator watches boxing and then goes and punches someone
• sporting implication of violence is that it can cause rule changes and punishment of violent strategies
• performer implications of violence is education and their role as role models
• gambling on sport by itself is not deviant behaviour
• match fixing, bribery or illegal betting are deviant
• spot fixing is an example of match fixing
• golden triangle is the relationship between sport, media and sponsorship
• sport can be called a commodity as it can be sold to different media outlets or companies
• Uk sport’s aim is the development of the country's sportspeople. It is funded jointly by the government and national lottery
• UK sport contribute to elite success by investing national lottery money into NGB’s and individual athletes