Commercialisation and Media Impact Flashcards
How does growing public interest and spectatorship impact sport?
There is an increase in sporting public interest which means sport is used as a commodity
What are the statistics in relation to increased participation?
- more men than women
- more young than old
- more professionals than manual workers
What are the statistics relating to increased spectatorship?
- Largest attended sport is football
- More income due to ticket sales
What is the effect of more media interest/advertising?
Increase in commercialisation as more sport is televised and more businesses want to sponsor events
What is the effect of professionalism/sponsorship?
There is an increase in ‘professionalism’ to attract a sponsorship
Give an example of sponsorship.
Andy Murray 4-year deal with Under Armour
What does the commercialisation of sport affect?
- society
- individual sports
- performers
- spectators
What are the POSITIVE effects of commercialisation of sport on SOCIETY?
- Healthy lifestyle prompted
- High-quality sport
What are the NEGATIVE effects of commercialisation of sport on SOCIETY?
- Pressure to become pro leads to deviance
- Passive viewing of sport is encouraged
What are the POSITIVE effects of commercialisation of sport on INDIVIDUAL SPORTS?
- Organisation of competitions is improved
- Increased coverage
What are the NEGATIVE effects of commercialisation of sport on INDIVIDUAL SPORTS?
- Sport is less reliant on the media
- Less funding for minority sports
What are the POSITIVE effects of commercialisation of sport on PERFORMERS?
- Earning potential is increased
- Role-model status
What are the NEGATIVE effects of commercialisation of sport on PERFORMERS?
- Gender pay gap
- Less escape from media attention
What are the POSITIVE effects of commercialisation of sport on SPECTATORS?
- Increased viewing opportunities
- More competitive games
What are the NEGATIVE effects of commercialisation of sport on SPECTATORS?
- Business interest impacts on viewing
- Changes to traditional rules/times of sport