Soc 28- Commercialisation In Sport

Question 1

Definition of commercialisation

Answer 1

Making something available on the market; using something to make a profit.

Question 2

Definition of media and an example

Answer 2

the main means of mass communication (television, radio, newspapers and internet). An example of this is sky sports

Question 3

What is negative deviance? One example

Answer 3

Deviance that has a detrimental effect. An example of this could be taking drugs.

Question 4

What is deviance?

Answer 4

Behaviour that falls outside the norms or what is thought to be acceptable;

Question 5

What is positive deviance? One example.

Answer 5

Deviance where there is no intention to cause harm or break the rules. An example of this could be continuing the play when someone is injured (gone down).

Question 6

What is sportsmanship?

Answer 6

Qualities of fairness, following the rules, being gracious in defeat or victory.

Question 7

What is gamesmanship? One example

Answer 7

Bending the rules/laws of a sport without actually breaking them. An example of this is claiming to catch in cricket when you know the ball has bounced