What Is A Player's Behavior Outside Of Sports

A player’s behavior outside of sport is a highly debated topic, one filled with controversy and different opinions. Although they are just regular people outside of their work, some believe they should be held more accountable for their actions, which I believe in. As Australia loves their sport athletes, they praised and put on a higher pedestal than just the regular person. In this presentation I will be discussing why sportsmen should be held more accountable for their actions, the issues of behavior in society and the different perspectives of this topic.

The issues associated with player behavior include abuse and violence and their treatment outside their sport in relation to society. The pace of athletes getting arrested and in trouble
Sports clubs and the sport itself are significantly affected by the player’s behaviour as they are a physical representation of the club. A players club has a code of conduct the players must abide to, and if which they do not follow it, it could have brought the game into disrepute. These clubs will be under pressure from fans and the media to deal with the issue, putting unwanted stress on the club. Players can also severally effect the reputation of a sport because if a player behaves badly outside a sport, that sport could be seen as a sport that produces that type of player due to the nature of the sport, harming its future in Australia. Another stakeholder that is significantly involved in the issue of player behaviour is the fan, especially younger fans that look up to the players. Young children look up to famous athletes, mirroring the examples set by the stars on and off the field. 39% of teens believe that stardom carries with it certain “perks”, such as those famous athletes get special treatment if they break the law (A National Survey of Kids About Famous Athletes as Role Models, (2015). Is this the attitude we want the new generation to have? Our athletes should be leading clean path for the next generation of athletes. Additionally, a player’s behaviour affects the athlete, putting him or her in a bad position, by both
There is a debate about the extent to which these athletes should act like role models. They believe that sportsman’s should not have to be 24/7 role models in the eyes of society. They also argue that they should only be exemplary in things that relate to sport, not also their lifestyle. They say professional athlete’s behaviour should not be expected of higher standard and less precisely evaluated, was it is not fair as they are just normal