2020

Question 1

what sports did both lower and upper class play pre industrial times

Answer 1

cricket

Question 2

what sports did lower class play pre industrial times

Answer 2

mob football, shin kicking, smock racing

Question 3

Why was cycling a socially acceptable pastime for women in post 1850 industrial Britain?

Answer 3

women could dress in modest dress, competitive sport seen as unfeminine, could be done in ‘feminine’ way

Question 4

Give two examples of how the law makes sport safer in the 21st century

Answer 4

banning orders so hooligans banned from stadiums, alcohol banned at venues, illegality of some PED drugs to preserve health

Question 5

2 types of media coverage that developed post 1980

Answer 5

pay per view, internet

Question 6

Give two strategies which could be used to prevent player violence in sport

Answer 6

punishment for violent players, teach emotional control and anger management, teach importance of role modelling

Question 7

Outline four factors which influenced the creation of the modern Olympic Games.

Answer 7

founded by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, influenced by english public schools, influenced by Much Wenlock Games, influenced by desire to unite nations and educate the young

Question 8

Explain how the formation of the national governing bodies linked to the social and cultural
developments of post 1850

Answer 8

society became more civilised so rules were required due to law and order, common rules were important as more people travelling to play, improved education meant written rules were appropriate and accessible, middle class wanted to improve health of working class through organised sports

Question 9

Using examples, explain how global media coverage has changed the nature of sport.

Answer 9

NGB’s changed rules to increase media appeal and excitement e.g. tennis tie break, increased income so has higher wages and more sponsors, increased player status e.g. David Beckham, sports created more entertaining forms e.g. rugby 7’s

Question 10

Discuss the reasons why private school students might be the most successful.

Answer 10

have specialised coaches, specialist facilities and equipment, more curriculum time so more time to train, wider curriculum/range of activities

Question 11

Evaluate the effect that increased media coverage might have on the sport of squash.

Answer 11

POSITIVES - increased income as receive money from TV rights, more sponsors will be attracted, money will improve facilities, equip and standard of play, increase interest/popularity NEGATIVES - may become reliant on media, can withdraw interest at any time, media may control match times and highlight negatives

Question 12

Why have cyclists in the Tour de France used illegal performance enhancing drugs

Answer 12

win at all costs mentality, rewards e.g. fame and fortune, pressure from coaches to use them and win, everyone does it so want to level playing field

Question 13

How might the use of illegal drugs affect the sport of cycling?

Answer 13

loss of sponsors as don’t want to be associated, loss of participants, loss of supporters due to neg image, neg media coverage

Question 14

Identify three roles of UK Sport. Explain how each of these roles might assist athletes to win Olympic medals.

Answer 14

talent ID schemes can identify athletes e.g. Girls4gold, supports development of elite coaches so athletes have access to best, finances national institutes which provide sport science support to enable success

Question 15

Using examples, explain how modern technology can aid elite performance in sport.

Answer 15

injury diagnosis e.g. MRI scans assist diagnosis, sport science support e.g. biomechanical analysis and physiological monitoring to test VO2 max, improved equipment e.g. high tech, more efficient equip and clothing such as bikes, bob sleigh suits