When we talk about violence in athletics, we are referring to any form of physical act committed by or against athletes during sporting events. These acts go against the regulations of the sporting bodies which govern the sport. Such acts of violence in athletics involve both deliberate plans to harm other athletes and actual harm or threats directed at the athletes by spectators. Engaging in acts of violence by some athletes constitutes an attempt to intimidate or injure their opponents. A number of players and coaches have been accused for several years of plots to outplay their opponents. Many of these cases have been met with strict legal measures such as being banned from participating in future sporting activities. Reinforcement is one of the root causes of violence in athletics. Athletes are encouraged to be very aggressive when competing on the field or track by the coach and captain. Their desire to become successful athletes also contributes to their aggressiveness. Sometimes this aggression can spill over into their social life. When these athletes exaggerate their aggression and attack their opponents, it leads to violence. Aggressive behavior on the field or on the rim can sometimes spill over into other areas outside of the sports arena. This could be a public place, the workplace or the home environment. When athletes transfer their hostile behavior into these avenues, it is classified as violence and many legal actions can be taken against them. Athletes are national heroes who are held in high esteem. When their reputation becomes very high and they do not realize that they are always responsible for their actions, regardless of the position they occupy in their society, athletes may turn to violent activities. They become self-centered and selfish, forgetting that their moral conduct must be checked like any other citizen. When it comes to college athletics, violence is a serious problem. A disorder called intermittent explosive disorder (IED) has been linked to some of this violence among athletes. There are cases where violent athletes have a genetic predisposition to violent activities. Most of these athletes are men and they particularly have very high levels of the hormone testosterone in their bodies. Animal behavior studies have also been useful in providing evidence linking sporting violence to the need to establish territorial supremacy..