6.2 - Sport in the 21st Century

Question 1

define social mobility

Answer 1

changes in wealth, education and occupation over a persons lifetime

Question 2

once above age 16, how does socioeconomic group affect participation

Answer 2

participation higher among higher groups

Question 3

possible reasons as to why there is more male participation in sport

Answer 3

• interest in sport ‘unfeminine’
• stereotypical links to sport eg netball
  however, increase in women presenters could mean more role models = more participation

Question 4

how has law and order changed for 21st century sport

Answer 4

• law to protect players from injuries
• protect against referees
• football banning orders to stop trouble making fans
• law to prevent discrimination based on race and gender

Question 5

how has education changed in the 21st century?

Answer 5

• comprehensive school is where the majority go, along with middle schools and grammar schools
• more qualifications on sport, from GCSE to university

Question 6

how has availability of time, money and transport changed in the 21st century?

Answer 6

• society is a lot more technologically advanced

- global recession has affected everyones disposable income

Question 7

Globalisation of sport

Answer 7

• national and international laws allow for freedom of movement across countries, eg African prospects play at European club
• global support too, as airplane tickets more accessible and cheap, so foreign fans travel

Question 8

Possible reasons for globalisation of sport

Answer 8

• better, faster, affordable transport
• improved technology and media raises awareness of potential premier league players
• global tours and competitions
• financial incentives for clubs and players

Question 9

How has media coverage changed in the 21st century

Answer 9

In 1960s, coverage of olympics and 1966 WC attracted mass audiences

Question 10

Types of media

Answer 10

• tv
• press
• radio
• internet
• cinema

Question 11

Golden triangle definition

Answer 11

The interdependence and influences of the three factors of sport, sponsorship and the media - one aspect influences the other two and vice versa

Question 12

Impacts of global media coverage on sport

Answer 12

• rules/timings of sport have been influenced by media depending on what would give most people the chance to view it
• refereeing changes, eg, third umpire

Question 13

Freedom of movement

Answer 13

International laws that allow athletes and spectators to move between for professional sport