Ethics And Deviance

Question 1

ETHICS definition

Answer 1

Principles or rules that govern behavior, either in life generally, or in sport specifically. Sticking to the spirt of the rules of the game is having good ethics in sport .

Question 2

DEVIANCE definition

Answer 2

Deviance is seriously retaking the rules and norms. Deviance in sport is widely considered to be unethical and unacceptable in sport .

Question 3

What causes deviance

Answer 3

Result of a drive to win- at ALL costs. Can be through violence by both competitors and spectators

Question 4

Why do players illegally dope

Answer 4

Increased chance of winning- win at all costs mentality

Want fame and fortune

Pressure- from coaches, or press

Because everyone does it - need to level the playing feild

Positive phycological effects- ready nerves or increase the arousal

Don’t understand the dangers

Question 5

What are the strategies to combat drug use in sport?

Answer 5

Stricter punishment- eg lifetime ban

Continued funding into scientific research to try keep drug testing ahead of drug taking

Education- of performers and coaches into the dangers and responsibilities

Use role models to promote clean sport

Stronger action by the IOC

Question 6

Consequences for society on doping

Answer 6

National sandal

Negative role models

Sport loses respect

People invest less in that sport- less funding

Fewer participants- could lead to a less healthy society- greater cost for gov on hospitals

Question 7

Consequences of doping on sport

Answer 7

Loss of Sponsors

Loss participants

Loss supporters- as they have lost respect

Negative public image

Negative media coverage

Increased pressure to ID cheats- cost more to invest

Big costs for investing into anti-doping

Question 8

Consequences for the performer of doping

Answer 8

Loss of personal sponsors

Banned

Loss of respect

Considered a cheat for rest of career/ life

Shame

Negative effect on family members

Press intrusion

Online abuse

Lead to mental health issues