21st Century

Question 1

Class

Answer 1

Less obvious class divide
Sport a vehicle for upward social mobility
UC - polo
MC - golf
LC - football

Question 2

Amateurism/ professionalism

Answer 2

Less dictated by class.
Lottery funding has increased number of professionals.

Question 3

Law and order

Answer 3

Ethics, drugs and hooliganism / match fixing
Legal claims in contact sports
Safety of spectators bound by law
More rules for officials

Question 4

Education

Answer 4

Education compulsory till 18
Exams in PE - GCSE, BTEC, Alevel
Universities offer courses in PE/ sport

Question 5

Gender

Answer 5

Still male dominated
Female participation in professional sport, media as TV presenters has increased.
E.g this girl can campaign

Question 6

Income

Answer 6

Disposable income dictates participation
Recession had negative impact - decreased participation since 2012

Question 7

Time

Answer 7

Flexible working times but still issues with work life balance.
‘Money rich time poor’

Question 8

Transport

Answer 8

Travel is quicker
Car ownership - congestion on roads can be a negative factor
International travel via aeroplane to take part / watch sport