https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw Reflective Journal Corruption, Violence and Doping in Sport en-us 2018-01-07 04:46:10 UTC 2018-01-08 12:07:57 UTC hello@padlet.com tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219122202 From a very young age it is moulded into our mindset that sports people are role model figures who provide attributes of character, performance, work ethic and resilience from which to be imitated. It is the societal viewpoint  that if you are recognised as an elite athlete you acquire the persona of a role model. The highlighted articles truthfully uncover the stigma surrounding this sensitive topic. Furthermore, highlighted is the idea of self perception off the field or pitch that athletes maintain no moral obligations to be a role model for younger children.  ]]> 2018-01-07 06:40:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219122202 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219122611 2018-01-07 06:54:15 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219122611 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219123482 Much to the disapproval of societal views and a vast array of fellow high ranking athletes, Nike took a major gamble unveiling this television commercial exploring and emphasising the fundamental disposition of an elite sports person. 

This commercial brings to light combative ideologies of the sporting world. Charles Barkley said " I am not a role model I am a professional athlete, it is my job to play basketball rather then look after your kids". Illustrating the idea that an athlete's ability to catch touch down passes or make baskets has absolutely no correlation to role model validity but rather sporting ability does not automatically qualify you as a role model which in turn can reflect their actions and image through the public eye.

A strong belief is withheld that pro athletes are not the people children should be attempting to emulate at which it is the parents who maintain the obligation to be the sole role model. Players hold a duty to peak physical performance on the court or field who can trigger imitative behaviour. The big problem with this perception is yes parents have a critical role in shaping a children's behaviour and value's but many families are absent parents or with individuals unable to provide sound guidance. Children of all ages look up to athletes whether they like it or not.]]> 2018-01-07 07:22:20 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219123482 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219125659 Sporting stars often embellish the persona of "role model" and utilise their power and public image to reinforce positive messages. 

For instance Danny green a former world champion boxer was an advocate for the Cowards Punch campaign, highlighting the dangers to young men of heavy intoxication and violence acts. Many NFL football players have introduced college scholarships targeting troubled kids to break the pattern of criminalisation. Heavyweight Boxing Champion Lennox Lewis said on a public service announcement that "Real Men Don't Hit Women" he made a great contribution to young people's perception of what is embodied in true masculinity and Australian spin bowler Nathan Lyon heading the NSW campaign against drink driving.]]> 2018-01-07 08:30:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219125659 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219126178 2018-01-07 08:46:20 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219126178 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219126542 2018-01-07 08:53:38 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219126542 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219129995 Violence both emotional and physical has long been recognised as a big part of sport. Overtime amplified coverage of violent episodes that take part on field could be a primary reason behind not only spectator violence but criminal acts of violence throughout society today.  

Society a reflection of how sporting stars conduct themselves on the field and off the field. 

Today, it has almost become a cultural norm to look to elite sporting stars for guidance and a recognisable identity at which to basis our selves from. High level sporting athletes are projected as extremely influential people and in the modern age, depending on the sport and the individual are imitated throughout society by means of the ways they exert themselves in the public eye. How an elite sports people conduct themselves through actions and beliefs, hold the potential to influence a large audience regardless. Sporting stars who engage in violence on the field or in the arena who are not subject to penalty through governing officials or club set a standard the violent act becomes recognised as the normal. 

It is clearly attributable that many kids and young adults both male and female are mirroring the behaviour of role model athletes both on field and of the sporting field.  

A recent survey  undertaken by the Kaiser Family Foundation provided a clear overview of how projected sportsman  was perceived by kids. It is clearly evident that the vast majority of kids find taking cheap shots at opponents, yelling and swearing at officials and producing mass violence on the sporting field to be the cultural norm. Many have found this behaviour to also be emulated by fellow peers.]]> 2018-01-07 09:57:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219129995 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219219000 Highlighted episodes of violence are being used to draw crowds and spectators, in which acts of violence go unpunished which can be reflected throughout society as being normal practise.]]> 2018-01-08 02:52:13 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219219000 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219223405 2018-01-08 03:44:22 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219223405 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219224202 2018-01-08 03:51:58 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219224202 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219224242 Drug abuse occurs across all levels of sporting competition and across all sports, it has erupted from elite levels to recreational use and a growing "fitness movement". Doping and substance abuse is now being particularly targeted by young men and women who may be unhappy with performance or body restrictions. Reinforced by elite world class athletes who are regularly doping are emphasising to all those who look up to them and society that drug abuse is acceptable.

Drug use can be linked to the lifestyle portrayed by such role models. The lifestyle that is portrayed by some athletes can have mixed effects upon children. Athletes can be riddled with scandal, abusive, over indulgent or convey zero regard for their place as a role model. 

doping is no longer an issue ‘owned’ by sport. It has become a much wider societal issue that carries significant dangers to public health, and therefore requires a global response.

Professional athletes exercise use of banned substances to maintain a competitive edge over their competition which in turn effects the children who view them as "role model". 

Recent suspensions of New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez and other baseball players reflects this sediment of its ok to partake in illicit drug abuse if your the best. Drug abuse is also encouraged throughout some sporting events primarily body building where there are categories specifically for natural and unnatural competitors. A far bigger influx of unnatural contenders has been recognised as those who dope are a lot bigger and it is emphasised. This sends the wrong message to society and young people everywhere, that drug abuse is feasible and should be practised to achieve maximum results.

However, many agencies and sporting codes have set standards in regard to drug and substance abuse. The UFC is a recognised fighting organisation whom puts athlete health first by imposing harsh penalties on those who partake or bring the brand into repute.]]> 2018-01-08 03:52:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219224242 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219225163 2018-01-08 04:03:44 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219225163 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219226310 2018-01-08 04:16:06 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219226310 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219226969 2018-01-08 04:25:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219226969 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219277894 Anti doping agencies protect fellow elite athletes from the harm they can cecum to from individuals exercising substance abuse.

Sport is a microcosm of society, and playing or competing in sport makes people better characters, and fosters the right values.

For the anti-doping community, doping threatens the very integrity of what remains so important: clean, fair sport competed on a level playing field; that is, sport that allows talent and dedication to prosper, not sport that involves the use of prohibited substances or methods.

Doping in the sporting arena needs also to be heavily monitored and those found to be guilty should be criminally punished not just suspended or terminated as society will soon believe it to be the norm, that can go in punished.

]]> 2018-01-08 09:57:10 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219277894 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219288073 Deviant behaviour occurs on all sporting levels and across all sporting codes and is recognised as behaviour that goes against the norms of society. 

There are many different theories on what causes a person to perform deviant behaviour, including biological, sociological as well as psychological explanations.  Psychological explanations of deviant behaviour come mainly from three theories: psychoanalytic theory, cognitive development theory, and learning theory.

All humans have natural drives and urges that are repressed in the unconscious. Additionally, all humans have criminal tendencies. These tendencies are curbed, however, through the process of socialisation. 

Learning theory is based on the principles of behavioural psychology, which hypothesises that a person’s behaviour is learned and maintained by its consequences or rewards. Individuals thus learn deviant and criminal behaviour by observing other people and witnessing the rewards or consequences that their behaviour receives.

For instance when children see sporting athletes partaking in doping or violent activity with no consequence they would be more likely to follow. Sporting stars can deter deviant behaviour by conducting themselves better on the field and portraying more integrity or discipline as which children can learn. ]]> 2018-01-08 10:41:59 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219288073 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219294538 Sport is an important part of everyday life we learn basic principles of hard work, mateship and responsibility. Sport is plagued with corruption scandals that revolve around large sums of money. 

Its not uncommon to read about corruption, doping scandals, violence, match fixing, gambling and even sexism.  Corruption can be found in an imaginable area of sport. The main areas match fixing, embezzlement or misusing sports funds, corruption in the hosting of games, corruption in changing sports results, corruption in transfers of money and even corruption in the election of governing bodies. 

The Australian Government has  reformed and introduced current legislation to combat the threat of evolving sports corruption. 
  ]]> 2018-01-08 11:11:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219294538 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219296890 2018-01-08 11:22:32 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219296890 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219303088 2018-01-08 11:48:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219303088 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219304181 It is clear, for example, that issues such as doping are driven by far more than just athletes’ desire to win. The corporatisation of sport and financial interests of a diverse set of organisations means that winning is big business for many. In elite cycling, for example, the financial rewards associated with victory were so powerful that a win-at all costs attitude was adopted – nothing was off the table in terms of achieving an edge setting a standard for people to follow within society. 

Many within the system accepted doping as normal practice and a requirement to be able to merely compete, let alone be victorious. It is alleged that those complicit included, for a period, the majority of competitors, doctors, therapists, coaches, team managers, directors and even sponsors. At the higher levels of the system, it can be argued that governing bodies are aware and even take drastic measures to evade the issue.

The network of people and organisations was tightly bound together by financial incentive. Financial gain likely lies at the heart of most of the sporting scandals in recent history.]]> 2018-01-08 11:53:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219304181 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/ckzaophqsqkw/wish/219306397 Improving drug controls might stop one drug, but driven by the same financial and production pressures, another new and undetectable drug will emerge. Allowing the use of performance-enhancing drugs to create a more level playing field won’t work either. The financial rewards are so powerful that the playing field will simply never be level. Those with more financial power and a need for bigger returns will find better ways of enhancement.

In cases of corruption, removing corrupt governing body officials may work for a while, but eventually the massive financial incentives will create new corruption, either at the same level or elsewhere in the system. With component fixes, sports systems will be able to adapt, driven again by the same pressures.

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