Aggression and its Influence on Sports Performance

Abstract

Aggression and aggressive behavior are sometimes out of the ethical realm of sports, and sometimes very much part of sport, depending on the type of sport, the demand on the performer, and so on. Aggression includes different behaviours that serve a common end – to inflict pain or injury on the opponent. Several studies have been conducted by researchers worldwide but there still remain gray areas that fail to pinpoint offensive or aggressive behavior in sport. This paper aims to throw light on the reasons for the existence and persistence of such behavior and possible remedies to deal with the same.