4.1 social and cultural influences Flashcards
(57 cards)
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define leisure
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- time spent away from work and free from obligations
- free time, which many allocate to recreational activities
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define physical recreation
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- physical activity or pastime that promotes
- health, relaxation, enjoyment
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define sport
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- activity that involves physical exertion and skill
- either as an individual or part of a team
- competing against another person or team
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define play
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- taking part in a sport or activity for enjoyment
- winning is not important, rules often made up/adapted
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factors that influence what recreational activities people do during leisure time
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- age
- interests
- social circumstances
- family influences
- peer influences
- facilities available
- area where u live
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factors that influence growth in leisure activities
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- inc leisure time
- adv in tech
- impr healthcare
- better health awareness
- more leisure facilities
- red. cost of equipment
- impr. travel methods
- wider media coverage
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levels of sports development pyramid
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- elite
- performance
- participation
- foundation
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characteristics of elite level
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- only highest level performers
- move from regional to national squads
- gov bodies responsible for perfomer development and provide funding
- high level of support
- sacrifices made, lifestyle revolves around training and comp
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characteristics of performance level
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- focus on developing performance toward elite stage
- focus on 1/2 sports
- training/comp more important and regular
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characteristics of participation level
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- make choices about which sports enjoy and pursue further
- organised sporting activities at clubs/leisure centre
- more structure than foundation, but enjoyment still main focus
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characteristics of foundation level
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- largest num of people
- beginners and younger people
- learning basic skills/fundementals
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types of sponsorship
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- financial support
clothing/footwear/equipment - provision of specialist facilities
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advantages of sponsorship to performer/team
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- funding allow to train and compete full-time
- receive best clothing/equipment
- become wealthy thru sponsorship
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disadvantages of sponsorship to performer/team
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- support may be withdrawn if athletes image damaged
- sponsor may go bankrupt and withdraw funding
- must perform extra duties, affecting training schedule
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advantages of sponsorship to sponsor
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- being linked to success: raise sponsor profile
- display brand help inc sales and revenue thru advertising
- sponsorship money generally not taxed
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disadvantages of sponsorship to sponsor
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- negative role models could damage sponsor image
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advantages of sponsorship to sport/event
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- funding to improve coaching and training facilities
- fund community schemes: inc participation
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disadvantages of sponsorship to sport/event
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- pressure from sponsorship lead to rule changes, affect flow of game
- minority sports may lose out as sponsors prefer high-profile sports
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advantages of sponsorship to audience/spectators
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- funding used to improve spectator facilities, impr viewing experience
- raise sports profile, inc media coverage, allow supporters to watch from home
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disadvantages of sponsorship to audience/spectators
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- sponsorship deals may cause media companies to enforce pay per view
- timings of games may change as sponsors want prime time exposure
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types of media coverage
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- television
- internet/social media
- radio
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advantages of media coverage to performer
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- place spotlight on performer, make easier to attract sponsorship
- funding, inc prize money
- develop reputation, become role models, achieve fame
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disadvantages of media coverage to performer
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- lack of privacy for performer and fam
- comments and behaviour can lead to fines and loss of sponsorship
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advantages of media coverage to sport/event
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- standards of performance improve: media funding used to develop coaching/training facilities
- improved coverage inc interest and awareness, inspire more people to attend events and participate
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disadvantages of media coverage to sport/event
- may choose to watch at home: reduce attendances at events
- obsession with stats and records, distract from skills of sport
- minority sports receive less attention and funding, affecting participation and developmet
- sports may change format to suit media needs
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advantages of media coverage to audience/spaectators
- develop spectator facilities of stadia, improve viewing experience
- watching from home: higher quality and insider knowledge from expert analysis
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disadvantages of media coverage to audience/spectators
- pay-per-view channels costly, cant afford to follow events
- event timings altered to suit media interests, not players/fans
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advantages of being a host nation
- stadia/training facilities
- home adv
- inc national pride
- imp tourism
- inc employment
- legacy implications
- infrastructure
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difference between professional and amateur
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use of tech in sport
- decision-making by officials
- recording time/distance
- enhancing performance
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positive impact of technology on officials
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positive impact of technology on performers
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positive impact of technology on audience/spectators
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positive impact of technology on sport/event
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negative impact of technology on officials
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negative impact of technology on performers
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negative impact of technology on audience/spectators
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negative impact of technology on sport/event
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factors affecting access to physical activity
- age
- gender
- disability
- social/cultural influences
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factors affecting participation
- access
- discrimination
- education
- environment/climate
- family
- financial considerations
- media coverage
- role models
- time/work commitments
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strategies to increase participation
- promotion
- provision
- access
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how does age influence what recreational activities people do in leisure time
- old people likely to choose low intensity activities
- over more physically demanding ones
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how does family influences influence what recreational activities people do in leisure time
- family members may show interest in/encourage you
- to pursue certain activities
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how does where u live influence what recreational activities people do in leisure time
- affect activities available to u
- national culture may influence
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how does social circumstances influence what recreational activities people do in leisure time
- many unable to afford expensive activities
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how do peer influences influence what recreational activities people do in leisure time
- if peer grp approve/encourage
- more likely
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how do facilities influence what recreational activities people do in leisure time
- availability/standard
- influence activities able to take part in
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how do interests influence what recreational activities people do in leisure time
- more likely to take part in activities
- that spark interest
- vs those we care less abt
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how does more leisure time influence growth of leisure activities
- more free time for rec. activities
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how does technological advancement influence growth of leisure activities
- hh tech
- free up time for leisure activities
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how does health awareness influence growth of leisure activities
- health benefits of exercise
- motivating to participate
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how does improvement in healthcare influence growth of leisure activities
- medical procedures allow elderly/serious injury
- regain ability to exercise
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how does media influence growth of leisure activities
- increase interest and participation
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how does better travel methods influence growth of leisure activities
more people can access facilities
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how does lower equipment costs influence growth of leisure activities
- access sports/activities
- previously couldnt afford
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how do better facilities influence growth of leisure activities
improve choice and accessibility
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