2019 Flashcards
Give examples of how ex public school boys contributed to the development of sport after
1850.
formed NGB’s, spread sports as soldiers, codified rules, developed leagues and competitions
Name and describe the two levels of UK Sport’s World Class Programme
LEVEL 1 - Podium: supports athletes with potential to win medal at next olympics LEVEL 2 - Podium potential: supports athletes with potential to win at the next next olympics (8 years)
How do sports clubs contribute to elite sporting success?
give comp experience, assist in talent ID, provide high quality coaching as well as equip and facilities, offer physiotherapy
Identify two changes in the media coverage of women’s sport since the 1980s.
more media devoted todasy to womens sport, greater number of female presenters, increased range of womens sport covered, coverage less sexualised today
Mob football declined as a pastime in post 1850 industrial Britain.
Explain the social and cultural changes that caused this to happen.
no time to play as most worked in factories 6 days long hours, no energy due to work, mob games were discouraged by middle class, changes in law and order so less violent tolerated, people have increased educations os can understand more complex sports
Explain what is meant by the terms ‘amateur’ and ‘professional’ in sport
amateurs don’t get paid so play for love of game whereas professionals get paid a salary so playing is a job
How has the social class of amateurs and professionals changed since pre-industrial times?
In pre-industrial times amateurs were upper class and professionals were lower but 21 century they both come from any social class as sport is classless
explain the concept of the ‘golden
triangle’.
GT is relationship or interdependence between sport, sponsorship and media. it represents the commercial nature of sport
Critically evaluate the effect that modern technology has on the sports spectator.
POSITIVES - ensures fairer outcomes e.g. goal line technology, increases entertainment e.g. action replays, 24/7 access as can viewed anywhere at any time e.g. internet NEGATIVES - detracts from true nature of sport e.g. TMO, slows sport down/causes frustration e.g. third umpire, encourages cheating e.g. technology in PED’s
Athletes drop out of elite development programmes.
What strategies can be used to prevent this?
teach strategies to deal with media, give psychological support/teach stress management, give lifestyle advice/financial advice
At Rio Paralympics, Team GB won more medals than ever before.
How might the National Institutes of Sport have helped this to happen?
world class performance environments e.g. olympic swim pool at Bath Uni, technology e.lg. sport wheelchairs, sport science support e.g. nutrition, biomechanics, S&C
