2021 Flashcards
Identify two characteristics of upper class sport in pre-industrial Britain.
civilised/not violent, player regular, played more time consuming sports, sports required equipment
Give two examples of how developments in law and order changed the characteristics of sport in
post-1850 industrial Britain.
police force created e.g. mob replaced by rationalised sport, RSPCA formed, society more civilised so less violent
Give two examples of how the media uses sport as a commodity
media pays the sport for rights to televise, pay per view sell sport to viewer, breaks in play are sold for advertising
Explain what is meant by ‘athleticism’.
A combination of physical endeavour
and moral integrity
How did public schools influence the background and aims of the modern Olympic
Games?
both aimed to educate young people and both aim for moral development, both encourage respect
Discuss how and why the 2019 and 1995 Netball championships may have differed
more sponsorship due to more profile and media coverage, now kit sponsor, more fans travel from other countries as wasn’t globalised, now make a profit due to spectators
Identify three examples of deviance in sport and describe a different strategy that could be
used to combat each one.
Illegal gambling: laws and punishments – Illegal drug use: Testing and educating – Player violence: emotional/anger control and coaching (teach assertion)
Describe examples where sports have adapted their rules and
characteristics to increase their media appeal.
Rugby union developed rugby 7s, tennis started tie breaks, squash got glass backed courts, volleyball go to beach volleyball
Evaluate the effects of devices such as smart phones on participation in sport
POSITIVES: devices might be used as fitness monitor or online access to class so motivate, devices can increase knowledge NEGATIVES: reduces time for participation, devices provide entertainment so sport not needed
