21st Century Flashcards
Class
Sports are still associated with certain classes but are not exclusive to those classes
Participation over 16 year olds tends to be higher among higher socio-economic groups
A&P, athletes at the top of sports will all be professionals regardless of class
Gender
More men participate than women
But women numbers are increasing and more than ever before (more female sports presenters)
Certain activities are still more associated with certain genders
Law and order
Banning orders to stop disruptive fans
Law involved against match fixing
Laws to prevent discrimination
Laws against drug misuse
Education
Compulsory to be in full time education from 5-16
Some qualifications have sport in:
GCSE PE
A level PE
Universities - offer wide range of PE related degree
Availability of time money and transport
More technology -> more time to play sport
People are better off ->can afford more sports equipment
Transport has dramatically increased - cars, buses, trains, cheaper air fares
Globalisation of sport
Media coverage
Has dramatically increased -> due to commercialisation in late 1990s
Radio/TV/internet
Globalisation of sport
Freedom of movement for performers
National and international laws allow freedom of movement
Performers are allowed to represent clubs in a country they’re not born in
Globalisation of sport
Great exposure of people to sport
Events such as Olympics are often scheduled to make it easier for people to watch it
More sport on tv
More ways to access sport on tv
Definition of globalisation
Process of turning sport into a worldwide business
How contemporary factors shape sport in 21st Century
Class - amateurism and professionalism Gender Law and order Education Availability of time Availability of money Transport Globalisation -media coverage -freedom of movement for performers -greater exposure of people to sport
