21st Century Sport Flashcards
Describe Class in the 21st century
-Still divided into tiers
-however mobility between tiers is much more achievable
-Socially mobile
-The class system is also very vague and not as easy to bracket people
Sporting examples for each class (21st)
upper = Polo
middle = golf
lower = football
Describe the amateurism vs professionalism debate in the 21st century
- due to social mobility it has flipped on it’s head
-professional = aspirational / millionaire status
-amateur = grass roots (lottery funding)
Describe female participation in the 21st century
- AT AN ALL TIME HIGH
- women’s rugby ,cricket and football went professional
- as a result there is more female role models
What was the Sport England percentage in 2015 for female and male participation
- 51 % of males active vs 36 % of females
What sports are female participation linked with
-dance and gymnastics
what sports are male participation linked with
-rugby and football
what gender is the media coverage centered around
-male dominated
Example’s of how gender participation is changing
-less stereotyping: competing in masculine activity (Nicola Adams)
-roles in the media: getting good jobs (Alex Scott)
-prize money: equal prize money
-female interest in fitness and health is socially accepted
-memberships at gym’s and leisure
Who was the 2 footballers who were criminally prosecuted
-Duncan Ferguson (head butt) - 44 days in prison,12 game ban
-Eric Cantona (jumped into stands and kicked opposing team spectator)- 2 weeks in prison,9 month suspension from FA
Who was the performer got banned and stripped for use of drugs
Lance Armstrong
Define Banning Orders
- a civil order which may be made by a court to help prevent violence or disorder. (Bans someone for a set time)
What does banning orders stopped
- stopped hooliganism
Describe the court of arbitration
-They deal with sporting disputes
-for example: russia doping system
Describe litigation
-Eva Caneiro sued Chelsea for wrongful dismissal
Describe Negligence
-officials prosecuted for failing to provide a duty of care
-rugby referee being prosecuted for his management of a scrum (someone was injured)
Describe the Equality act
-made discrimination illegal
-changed male only golf clubs
Describe Education in the 21st century (5)
-compulsory PE on curriculum (2 hours a week)
-Extra Curricular programs
-school fixtures (access to practical sport)
-Private school and state school opportunities (private schools have more access and outstanding facilities, more finance and professional coaches
-Theory (academic subject - qualification), (Anatomy - Life - impacting knowledge)
Describe car transport in 21st century
-improved road network
-most families now have access to a family car
Describe train transport in 21st century
-well structured and developed transport network (TFL)
-Further and faster
Describe Air Travel transport in the 21st century
-cheaper available promoting an increase in international fixtures
-school trips abroad
-ski trips
-Barmy Army (travel organisation of cricket fans)
How did the minimum wage act in the 21st century help participation in sport
-more disposable income
-more money to spend on sport (leisure)
Describe the 2008 recession and how it affected participation
-directly affected people disposable income
Describe cost of living crisis and how it affects participation
-less disposable income
Why did participation in leisure activities and match spectators decrease
match tickets and memberships became too expensive
What effect did technology advancements have on participation
- free people’s time
- flexible working hours
as a result more free time=more participation
