AQA · A-Level · Physical Education
Course version: 7582 · Version from Sept 2016
Strategies for preventing violence within sport to the performer and…
Full specification wording
Violence in sport: Strategies for preventing violence within sport to the performer and spectator.
Violence in sport can harm performers and spectators, so prevention works at several levels.
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- Point 5 of 5
- 4 key terms
Study notes
From the checked teaching notes for this specification point.
The idea
Violence in sport can harm performers and spectators, so prevention works at several levels. Governing bodies set and enforce codes of conduct, using sanctions such as fines, bans and points deductions to deter players and coaches. Officials manage contests by applying the rules firmly, using cards or sin-bins, and stopping play before tempers escalate. Venues control crowds through segregation of rival fans, ticketing limits, stewarding, CCTV and searches, while police handle criminal behaviour. Education campaigns and positive role models promote respect, and coaches teach emotional control and channel aggression into lawful, assertive play. For performers, prevention means discipline, self-regulation and respect for opponents; for spectators, it means safe seating, clear ground regulations and swift ejection of troublemakers.
What earns the marks
- Governing bodies create and enforce codes of conduct with sanctions such as fines, bans and points deductions to deter violence.
- Officials apply rules firmly, using cards, sin-bins or temporary suspensions, and manage the contest to stop escalation.
- Venues use segregation of rival supporters, ticketing controls, stewarding, CCTV and searches to protect spectators.
- Police and security staff deal with criminal behaviour, while education campaigns and role models promote respect.
- Performers are taught self-regulation and emotional control so aggression is channelled into assertive, lawful play.
Common mistakes and how to put them right
Thinking prevention is only about punishing players after an incident.
Put it right: Prevention also includes venue design, stewarding, education and rule enforcement before violence occurs.
Assuming spectators cannot be controlled.
Put it right: Segregation, ticketing limits, CCTV and police powers are established crowd-management strategies.
Confusing aggression with assertion.
Put it right: Assertion is goal-directed and within the rules, whereas violence intends harm and is punished.
Believing one strategy alone is enough.
Put it right: Effective prevention combines governing-body sanctions, officiating, venue management and education.
Exam tips
- Read the stem carefully to identify whether the question targets performers, spectators or both, then select the option that matches that group.
- Eliminate options that describe only punishment after violence rather than prevention.
- Check that each option names a realistic agency, such as a governing body, official, steward or police officer, rather than a vague 'someone'.
Try the lesson
The start of the Violence in sport: Strategies for preventing violence within sport to the performer and spectator. lesson, made from checked teaching notes for this specification point.
Have a go first
A football club wants to reduce the risk of violence among spectators at its stadium. Which combination of strategies is most likely to be effective?
Listen
Violence in sport can harm performers and spectators, so prevention works at several levels. Governing bodies set and enforce codes of conduct, using sanctions such as fines, bans and points deductions to deter players and coaches. Officials manage contests by applying the rules firmly, using cards or sin-bins, and stopping play before tempers escalate. Venues control crowds through segregation of rival fans, ticketing limits, stewarding, CCTV and searches, while police handle criminal behaviour. Education campaigns and positive role models promote respect, and coaches teach emotional control and channel aggression into lawful, assertive play. For performers, prevention means discipline, self-regulation and respect for opponents; for spectators, it means safe seating, clear ground regulations and swift ejection of troublemakers. A strong answer earns marks for these points. Governing bodies create and enforce codes of conduct with sanctions such as fines, bans and points deductions to deter violence. Officials apply rules firmly, using cards, sin-bins or temporary suspensions, and manage the contest to stop escalation. Venues use segregation of rival supporters, ticketing controls, stewarding, CCTV and searches to protect spectators. Police and security staff deal with criminal behaviour, while education campaigns and role models promote respect. A common slip: Thinking prevention is only about punishing players after an incident. Instead, prevention also includes venue design, stewarding, education and rule enforcement before violence occurs. Exam tip: Read the stem carefully to identify whether the question targets performers, spectators or both, then select the option that matches that group.
Key words
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Governance and sanctions
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Officiating and rule enforcement
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Crowd management and spectator safety
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Education, role models and self-regulation
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- Governance and sanctions
- Governing bodies set and enforce codes of conduct, using sanctions such as fines, bans and points deductions to deter players and coaches.
- Officiating and rule enforcement
- Officials manage contests by applying the rules firmly, using cards or sin-bins, and stopping play before tempers escalate.
- Crowd management and spectator safety
- Venues control crowds through segregation of rival fans, ticketing limits, stewarding, CCTV and searches, while police handle criminal behaviour.
- Education, role models and self-regulation
- Education campaigns and positive role models promote respect, and coaches teach emotional control and channel aggression into lawful, assertive play.
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