PE PAPER 2 - Socio Cultural Influences Flashcards
What is a role model?
A person looked up to by others as an example to be imitated.
What are some of the factors that affect participation?
Accessibility
Family and friends
Age
Ethnicity
Gender
Media coverage
Attitudes
Education
What is commercialisation?
The management or exploitation of a person, organisation or activity in a way designed to make profit.
What is the media?
A diverse range of technologies that act as a means of mass communication.
What are some pros and cons of media coverage on sport?
Pros:
Attendances can rise
Supporters become better informed
Easier to attract sponsorship for performers
Encourages participation
Develops personalities and role models
Cons:
Attendances can fall if people watch from home
Only a certain number of sports are on tv
Sports personalities can lose privacy
Changes to event timings.
What is in the golden triangle?
Sport spectators <> Business sponsors <> Media
What is a stimulant? - side effects
Makes athletes more alert and masks effects of fatigue. Dizziness, tremors, headaches, flushed skin, chest pain
What are narcotic analgesics?
Painkillers that masks pain caused by an injury. Muscle cramps, drop in blood pressure, faint or weak feelings
What are anabolic agents?
Drugs that help athletes to train harder and build muscle. Increased appetite, swelling in ankles, acne
What are peptide hormones?
Naturally occurring chemicals that increase red blood cell count allowing more oxygen to be delivered to the muscles. Increased risk of heart attack, vomiting, blood becoming vicious.
What are diuretics?
What Drugs that help athletes to train harder and bulk worse. Risk of blood clot, high blood pressure, risk of heart attack/disease
What are some of the pros and cons of using PED’S as performers?
Prose:
Fame Income
Level playing field success.
Cons :
If caught, reputation ruined
Performer can receive a ban
What is Hawkeye?
A computer system that uses several cameras to track the flight and the trajectory of the ball.
What is performance analysis aid?
Wearable technology that monitors fitness or records a performers movements on a pitch or a field.
What are some pros and cons of commercialization on performers?
Pros:
Performance analysis aid can help to improve performance.
Cons:
Too many reviews can disrupt play.
What are some pros and cons of commercialization on sport?
Pros:
Guarantees that correct decision is being made
Cons:
It can annoy performers and spectators
What are some pros and cons of commercialization on officials?
Pros:
Guarantees that correct decision is being made
Cons:
Can undermine officials if a bad decision is made
What are some pros and cons of commercialization on spectators?
Pros:
Enables spectators to see how decisions are made.
Cons:
Can cause poor spectator behavior
What are some pros and cons of commercialization on sponsors?
Pros:
Ensures fair play and helps the sport project a good image
Cons:
Not available at all levels of sport
