Abstract
PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the sexual aggression in sport literature, including an analysis of interventions delivered to athletes that focus on the role of the coach and wider sporting community. The paper will also discuss the limitations of applying such prevention methods and possible directions for future research.Design/methodology/approachThis paper provides an overview of research investigating the prevalence of sexually aggressive behaviour perpetrated by athletes, theoretical explanations of their sexual misconduct, and the application of violence prevention methods delivered to athletes.FindingsResearch findings are discussed in relation to the prevalence of sexual aggression in sport and the efficacy of prevention methods.Originality/valueThis is a viewpoint piece on sexual aggression in sport.
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