Contemporary Issues (3.2) Flashcards

1
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commercialisation

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exploiting something to make profit

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2
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golden triangle

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sport

media sponsorship

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3
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what led to commercialisation of sport (10)

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huge participation
global interest
sport sells good
a billboard for companies
growth of media interest
professionalism
variety of sports
freedom to travel
increased sponsorship/advertising
golden triangle
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4
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commercialisation on performers +

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increased income
increased fame
increased standard of play

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5
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commercialisation on performers -

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pressure leads to deviance
loss of control e.g forced to wear kits/play through injury
ethics e.g unethical sponsors (gambling companies)

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6
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commercialisation on spectators +

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increased access (24/7)
increased coverage
better viewing - replays/angles etc
stadiums improved

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7
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commercialisation on spectators -

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expensive - ticket prices, merch, subscriptions

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8
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4 forms of media

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newspapers
radio
tv
internet

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9
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commodity

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something that can be sold to media outlets or companies

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10
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effects of media on sport +

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increase commercialisation
increase participation
globalised sport
higher salaries
standard of play increased
role models
new versions of sport - exciting
educate about the sport - ex pros as pundits
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11
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effects of media on sport -

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media demands control of sport/performers
expectation leads to deviance
more spectate than participate
loss of privacy for performers
negative role models
increased hate online
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12
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sport development continuum

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excellence
performance
participation
foundation

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13
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foundation stage

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basic skills e.g running, jumping, throwing
for fun/enjoyment
taught in P.E
beginners

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14
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participation stage

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playing for local team/extra curricular at school
hobby - for fun/fitness/social
in personal time
develop skills and knowledge of the game

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15
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performance stage

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county, regional, academy level
highly motivated
high quality skills
good level coaching/facilities

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16
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excellence stage

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high levels of experience/knowledge
very high skill level
professional
highly organised events

17
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role of schools in sporting excellence

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compulsory P.E 
learn range of sports
learn fundamental/ transferable skills
extra curricular opportunities
links to local clubs
offers qualifications
18
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role of clubs in sporting excellence

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frequent competitions
specialist coaching/facilities/equipment
talent identification e.g scouts
basic medical support

19
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role of universities in sporting excellence

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combines performance with study
scholarships/bursaries
high quality competitions
specialist facilities
involved in lots of sports science research
20
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talent identification key factors (6)

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widespread testing
high quality systems
variety of testing
database of info to share across sports
coordinated testing
good competition systems to scout from
21
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physiological tests

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fitness tests e.g 30m sprint, sergeant jump, multi stage fitness test
anthropometry - genetic physical characteristics (muscle fibre types, arm span, height etc)

22
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psychological tests

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personality testing
hereditary profile
sociological profile - age, gender, wealth etc

23
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Talent id +

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narrows it down
encourage people to right sports
those identified should make rapid progress
more success

24
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Talent id -

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not accurate
demotivating if not chosen for sport you enjoy
may miss out people
tests can be irrelevant - don’t look at understanding of the game
extensive funding

25
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talent id pathways

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talent pathway - talent id programme - runs through NGBs to develop talent in specific sports

performance pathway 1 - foundation pathway - runs through home counties to identify talent - need to perform physical health checks constantly

performance pathway 2 - world class programme (funded by UK Sport) - podium potential in next 8 years - podium in next 4 years

26
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(talent pathway) Talent id phase 1

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physical skill based tests

analysis of athletes training and competing

27
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(talent pathway) Talent id phase 2 + 3

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further assessment (physical/mental screening)

.performance/lifestyle workshops
.psychological assessments

28
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(talent pathway) Talent id confirmation phase

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train over 6-12 months

continually assessed and progress reported

29
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UK Sport

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.main role - invest national lottery funds to maximise performance of UK athletes
.success measured by medals won
.Uk sport invest 70% of income in:
funding NGBs
funding athletes through athlete performance award (APA)

30
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National Institutes e.g

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EIS - English institute of sport
EIS Loughborough (swimming, gymnastics, cricket)
EIS Sheffield (Boxing, Basketball)
Run by UK Sport

31
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why elite athletes drop out of sport

A
funding issues
injury
training demands
loss of interest
pressure lack of support
not good enough
stress
32
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how to address elite drop outs

A
identify problems
performance/lifestyle advice
media strategies (how to deal with it)
psychological support
training programmes
33
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types of technology in sport

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video analysis
drug tests 
timing equipment
drone cameras
prosthetics for disabled
GPS
34
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benefits of tech in sport (elite)

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improved performance
increased access
increased safety
increased accuracy

35
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benefits of tech (general)

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increased opportunity (all year round)
enjoyment + progress (easier and safer to learn skills)
increased inclusion (disabled access/equipment)
increased motivation (can track performance)
mass production (equipment available to everyone as its cheap)
36
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negatives on tech in sport

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expensive e.g smart watch
other forms of tech in society reduce participation e.g xbox
change sport traditions
increase chance of injury e.g F1
disrupts flow of game
37
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how tech increased fair outcomes

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better timing devices
more accurate decision making for officials e.g VAR
improved detection of foul play e.g TMO
improved detection of drugs

38
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how tech decreased fair outcomes

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access to modern tech limited
only available at elite level
used in some sports not others
tech creates new drugs
over rules officials - demotivating for them