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Violence In Sports, ERIC Digest 1-89
This 1989 digest "examines violence in team sports and how manifestations of violence reflect the attitudes and behavior of players, coaches, and fans. Three theoretical explanations of sports violence are discussed — the biological theory, the psychological theory, and the social learning theory. The pressures of competitive sports on children are noted. The responsibilities of ... [adults] in curbing violence in youth sports are briefly discussed." Includes a bibliography. From the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC).
http://www.ericdigests.org/pre-9214/sports.htm

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