Spectator Behaviour (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Revision Notes
📚 Revision Notes
Spectator Behaviour
| Advantages of Spectators | Disadvantages of Spectators |
|---|---|
| Creation of Atmosphere: • A large crowd creates excitement interest and enjoyment • Player can be more motivated • Interaction for the fans • Positive experience leads to more fans who want to attend • Raises income and raises the profile of the sport, increasing participation Home-field Advantage: • Teams and individual performers can gain an advantage from being in familiar surroundings, with fan support and referee bias. • You feel lifted with the majority of spectators cheering for you and so you play better | Increasing Pressure: • With spectators wanting you to win can lead to an increase in anxiety causing performance to drop Safety Costs/Concerns: • It is expensive to employ security staff and repair damage caused by spectator behaviour Negative Effect on Participation Numbers Among Young People: • The reputation of a sport due to spectator behaviour can cause a drop in the number of young people interested and therefore a loss of potential elite performers Potential for Crowd Trouble/Hooliganism: • Hooliganism can lead to fans not attending matches leading to a loss in ticket sales, support and sponsorship |
👉 Reasons for Hooliganism
- Rivalries (local derby)
- Hype (from media)
- Fuelled by drugs/alcohol
- Gang culture
- Frustration (official's decision)
- Displays of masculinity
👉 Strategies to Prevent Hooliganism
- Bans, fines, prison
- Increased security
- Segregation
- Early kick-offs
- All seater stadiums
- Alcohol restrictions
- Education
