International And Other Factors

Question 1

What may pressure lead to (mainly from media?)

Answer 1

‘Win at all costs’ attitude
Cheating and bending the rules
Anxiety and stress

Question 2

What positive influences could media provide to James?

Answer 2

Positive role models who can aspire James
Slow motion and commentaries can demonstrate excellences and allow analysis of performance
Sponsorship deals, funds for participants

Question 3

What is the media comprised of?

Answer 3

The press-books, magazines, newspapers
Television
The internet
Radio

Question 4

What effect will sponsorship have on the five mile run?

Answer 4

The event may raise funds through sponsorship eg. Charities local businesses NGBs
Sponsors get a positive image

Question 5

What does ICT do in sport?

Answer 5

Slow motion replays-analyse technique
Chip timing- record split and over times
Television match official- assisting referee
Hot spot- infrared system
Goal line technology-technical support
Hawk eye- cameras to check trajectory of ball
Cyclops- infrared for tennis

Question 6

What are the advantages of sponsorship?

Answer 6

Removal of financial concerns- reduction in entry fee
Sponsor gets a positive image
Marketing and promotion of event- bigger in public eye
Raises profile and image of event

Question 7

What interactive devices (ICT) could James use?

Answer 7

Gps tracking- routes and speed
Heart rate monitor- training zones
Fitbit- calories burnt, steps taken

Question 8

How has science transformed sport?

Answer 8

Equipment- James could get specifically designed shoes to reduces damage to joints
Materials- lightweight breathable sports attire to regulate body temp.
Facilities- train on an athletics track where surfaces are optimised

Question 9

What health and safety things should James stick by

Answer 9

Warming up before activity
Cooling down 
Appropriate clothing and footwear
Training in safe conditions 
Checking the surface of training area so that it is free of obstacles 
Correct running technique

Question 10

What benefit of being a playground leader would James have?

Answer 10

He would ensure the safety of participants. He may have been advised on school health and safety legislation and playground safety guidelines

Question 11

What is a role model?

Answer 11

Someone who inspires others and is seen as a positive person to follow.

Question 12

Why might James’ participation have been reduced because of role models?

Answer 12

He had a lack of positive role models

Question 13

Advantages of hosting major international competitions

Answer 13

Generating revenue through broadcasting rights
Creating new stadiums and facilities
Improving transportation links e.g. Roads and stations
Raising sports awareness
Increasing revenue through tourism
Providing national role models to a generation

Question 14

Disadvantages of hosting major competitions

Answer 14

Political disputes 
Terrorism 
Protests
Ticketing issues 
Transport and traffic issues 
Boycotts from other countries
High costs to build facilities and stadiums

Question 15

What 4 different types of competition might James have experienced?

Answer 15

Leagues (Aviva premiership rugby)
Knockouts (FA cup football)
Ladders (badminton)
Combination events (ICC cricket World Cup)

Question 16

What might sponsors provide or help with?

Answer 16

Equipment and kit
Travel expenses 
Training facilities and gym membership 
Access to elite coaches 
Competition entry fees

Question 17

Why are some sponsors unacceptable?

Answer 17

The promotion of unhealthy lifestyles such as smoking and drinking

Question 18

Disadvantages of sponsorship

Answer 18

Pressure on participants to perform as they are in public eye
Interference from sponsors who try to dictate the timings to suit their needs
Sponsors having to remove funding if the event becomes unpopular

Question 19

What are the 4 main types of programme?

Answer 19

Informative
Educational
Instructive
Entertainment