Aggression in sport
Sue Young
Aggression in sport
Definitions
Aggression:
• Uncontrolled
• Intent to harm
• Outside the
rules
• Reactive
Control
Aggression
?
Assertion
Frustration
Assertion:
• Controlled
• No intent to
harm
• Within the rules
• Motivated
Aggression in sport
Type of sport
Contact
Unfair
decisions
Over-arousal
Environment
Causes of aggression
in sport
Frustration
Losing
Social
learning
Importance of event
Personality
traits
Expectations
Stress
Intimidation
Blow to
self esteem
Aggression in sport
How to prevent aggression
Task: Complete the table by suggesting four measures a coach
could take and three measures a player could take to prevent
aggression.
Coach
Player
Aggression in sport
How to prevent aggression
Suggested solution: Complete the table by suggesting four
measures a coach could take and three measures a player
could take to prevent aggression.
Coach
Player
Punish or substitute a player
Use relaxation techniques
Reinforce non-aggressive acts
Mental rehearsal
Promote peer group pressure
Channel the aggressive response
Set non-aggressive goals