Positive Influences

Question 1

Describe how Information Provision + Updating is a positive influence

Answer 1

• The media allows everyone to be kept up to date and informed
• Both instruction and entertainment can be included
• This can then increase both support and participation by keeping individuals informed about when and where support is occurring

Question 2

What is the advantage of Variety of Content?

Answer 2

• The media is able to provide a huge range of provision and output

Question 3

What is the advantage of links to sponsors?

Answer 3

• Companies sponsor sport in order to get more media attention for their products and services
• The greater the media attention, the more the sponsors will pay for it

Question 4

What does links to sponsors then do for sport?

Answer 4

• It brings in more money for the sport concerned

Question 5

How is Demostrating Performance an advantage?

Answer 5

• This visual aspect of television in particular enables high standards of performance to be shown, which is educational for those watching at home

Question 6

What is the advantage of the use of technology in demostrating performance?

Answer 6

• Such as slow motion and action replays, allow moments of the game to be analysed in detail