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Deviance in Sport. A behaviour that falls outside the norms or outside what is deemed to be acceptable. Unfortunately there are times when the actions of our sporting elite disappoint. List some examples: http ://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBjg5FKnyVU&feature=related
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Deviance in Sport A behaviour that falls outside the norms or outside what is deemed to be acceptable
Unfortunately there are times when the actions of our sporting elite disappoint. List some examples: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBjg5FKnyVU&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZR1WIJtbfY Our culture puts sport on a pedestal
What behaviour within sport would not be acceptable in wider society? Who within sport can be deviant? Deviance - social behaviour that is different from what is regarded as normal or acceptable within society
POSITIVE DEVIANCE • NORMAL BEHAVIOUR • NEGATIVE DEVIANCE Give examples of each 3 Types of BehaviourJay Coakley, 92
Negative defiance – Knowingly & intentionally breaks the rules & ethics of sportPositive defiance – Behaviour outside the norm but with no intention to harm or break the rules
Some actions in sport are deemed to be within the ‘normal & acceptable behaviour’ category would be considered both deviant & illegal if they took place in wider society Can you think of an example? Relative defiance – deviant behaviour that is not acceptable in wider society but may be deemed to be acceptable by those involved in a sub-culture
Sport often refers to deal itself with the those who break its rules & etiquette • But the police are increasingly LESS willing to look the other way when breach of the law occurs, even though the behaviour in question has occurred within a sporting context • Whether or not the behaviour is viewed within a sporting context is determined by whether or not it breaks the CONTRACT TO COMPETE
Allowing fair/free opportunity to win/achieve Within the characteristics of the activity • Within the rules/ethics of the contest CONTRACT TO COMPETE • Performers agree to strive against each other to win Defiance the contract to compete
Individual players lack moral restraint • Players may value winning above the loss of respect or punishment • Rewards so great that larger number of players are prepared to cross the line (could be considered as positive deviance) • Deviant behaviour become less socially unacceptable • Sport GB’s may feel less able to punish deviant behaviour in fear of being taken to the courts by the performers Causes of deviant behaviour
Who can be violent? Violence in sport
A spontaneous outburst • A predetermined & planned action The cause Occurs as an aggressive act by one player to another. This behaviour may be caused by……. Violence between players
A spontaneous outburst • A predetermined & planned action The cause Occurs as an aggressive act by one player to another. This behaviour may be caused by……. • Genetic inheritance • Frustration (reaction/retaliation from crowd abuse) • Loss of self-identity (follow actions of crowd rather than won inclinations) • Social learning – imitating actions of a resected role model who's aggressive behaviour has been positively reinforced (rewarded) Violence between players
Were there any situations that caused you to feel anger & frustration? • How did you deal with those situations? Were your actions in accordance with a player code of conduct or your own expectations of yourself? • If a similar situation arose in the future, how might you deal with it differently? Group discussion
Violence can sometimes occur in elite sport, for example football, both on and off the pitch. Why might an elite performer commit an act of violence on the pitch? (3 marks) Exam Question
Why might an elite performer commit an act of violence on the pitch? (3 marks) • 1. Over-strong desire to win/over arousal/pressure • 2. May be encouraged/asked to do so by coach/team mates/pressure from • sponsors/crowds • 3. Player loses control due to action of opponents/referee • decisions/retaliates/frustration • 4. Player lacks moral/ethical restraints on personal behaviour • 5. Financial rewards • 6. Importance of game/cup final/equivalent
Research & print off a code of conduct for players or performers in two different sports. Highlighting any similarities or differences between the two • Explain the consequences of spectator violence, for example hooliganism, for the clubs and sporting authorities. (4 marks) Home learning