Commercialisation in sport Flashcards
globalisation of sport
a process that involves sport as a worldwide business
globalisation of sport - freedom of movement
national and international laws allow freedom of movement of individuals , athletes compete for particular nation and can change.
Spectators can now travel as transport becomes cheaper
change in coverage of sport by media since 1980
sport available 24/7
via TV and radio
can rewind
Golden triangle
sport is a commodity that can be brought and sold
3 parts that link with eachother - media , sport, sponsorship
3 positives of commercilisation on sport
increased status
increase funding
exposure of minority and disability sports
3 negatives of commercialisation on sport
one sport can run the media
media can change the sport
can give bad image
3 positives of commercialisation on performers
increased participation
fairer outcomes
greater profile
3 negatives of commercialisation on performers
intrusion of private life
loss of enjoyment
irresponsible press coverage
2 positives of commercialisation on spectators
positive role models created
increases entertainment
3 negatives of commercialisation on spectators
negative role models
less people at live games
argument of too much sport on TV
ancient olympics
festival celbrating sport, religion and art
William penny Brooks
founded Wenlock olympic games
wanted it to become international
invited Barron Couberin
Barron Pierre de Couberin
visited Wenlock games and public schools
wanted same for france
him and william PB want to reinvigorate ancient olympic
6 aims of modern olympics ( everyone under ralphs finger plays esport)
equality
unite people
respect
fair play
peace
education
what do the 5 rings represent
5 continents coming together
International Olympic comittee
set up by couberin that makes decisions on the game and owns the symbol rights
British Olympic association
responsible for team GB, not funded by governemnt so not political
Berlin 1936
Hitler promoted Nazi Party so invetsed a lot of money, Jesse Owen beat Lutz lang and Hitler refused to place medal around his neck
Mexico City 1968
two US sprinters stood on podium and did black power salute to symbolise inequality in America
Munich 1972
Palestinian terrorists held Israelis hostage as they wanted the Palestine prisoners being held in Israel to be released , rescue attempt failed and all died
Moscow 1980
Russia had invaded Aghan so USA and Britain boycotted the games to show support
LA 1984
in return for USA boycotting Russias games , the societ union Boycotted
4 positives of global sporting events on sport
raise sport profile
increase funding
new facilities
inspire participation
4 negative of global sporting events on sport
facilities not used after
deviance highlighted
debate that money should be spent elsewhere
lesser known sports suffer