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?

Answer 2

the main means of mass communication (television, radio, newspapers and internet).

Question 3

Definition of deviance?

Answer 3

behaviour that falls outside the norms or what is thought to be acceptable; goes against the moral values or laws of the sport.

Question 4

Definition of negative deviance?

Answer 4

deviance that has a detrimental effect.

Question 5

Definition of positive deviance?

Answer 5

deviance where there is no intention to cause harm or break the rules.

Question 6

Definition of sportsmanship?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Definition of gamesmanship?

Answer 7

Bending the rules/laws of a sport without actually breaking them.

Question 8

Example of deviance?

Answer 8

Diving to win a penalty in football

Question 9

Example of positive deviance?

Answer 9

Continue to play football whilst someone is down injured

Question 10

Example of negative deviance?

Answer 10

Taking PEDS