6.2 - Sport In The Twenty-first Century Flashcards
What is social mobility?
Changes in wealth, education and occupation over a persons lifetime
How did the class system change in the 21st century?
There are more divisions within the middle and working class
What changes occurred following the hillsborough disaster of 1989?
Seating was introduced within stadium modernisation
What changes occurred within middle class and their attitude towards sports in the 21st century?
More likely to state they are a football fan
What are the differences between gender in sport in the 21st century? (6)
Men participate more than women
Men more likely to spectate
Most sports are male dominated
Women participate in physical exercise more than usual
Women have more interest in health + fitness
Increase in female presenters which would encourage women to take part in sport
What changes occurred to the law and order in the 21st century? (5)
Legislation which affects sport became more specific and sophisticated to sport
Law introduced to protect referee and officials
Football banning orders introduced to prevent trouble makers from travelling to games
Law involved in the prevention of misuse of drugs, misconduct on and off the pitch and ‘match-fixing’
Laws introduced to prevent discrimination based on gender and race
What are the 6 categories the discrimination legislation in the UK covers?
Race
Gender
Disability
Age
Sexual orientation
Religon
What was the education system in the 21st century?
Between 5-11 they went primary school
Then progressed to secondary school
What is globalisation?
Process that involves sport as a worldwide business and features corporate brands, media coverage and freedom of movement of sport participants, officials and spectators
Why is sport known as a global marketplace?
Opportunity for athletes to showcase their skills to the highest bidder
How are spectators also global in their support?
Many now travel abroad to support their teams or watch international competitions
What are 4 possible reasons for globalisation of football players?
Better, faster, affordable transport
Improved technology and media
Global tours and competitions
Financial incentives
What are 5 types of media?
Television
Press
Radio
Internet
Cinema
What is the golden triangle?
Interdependence and influences of three factors of sport, sponsorship and the media - one aspect influences other two and vice versa
How do sport and sponsorship influence each other? (3)
Increase funding for sport allows increased development of the sport
Sponsorship disproportionate to sports (e.g. football likely to get more sponsors compared to volleyball)
Advertisement distracts from the sporting event
