Socio-cultural Influence Flashcards
Why is winning important?
To make money for the club and winning sponsors are equally important as winning games
How does pressure to perform affect players and managers?
They are more likely to lose their jobs and be replaced if they don’t perform well
What does commercialisation do for sport?
Making it more business focused
What is the golden triangle?
Sport has close ties with the media and sponsorship
How much moderate physical activity should people aged 19 or over do a week?
150 minutes
How much moderate to vigorous activity a day should people aged between 5 and 18 do?
60 minutes
What is sport England?
A national organisation working to improve British exercise habits and increase participation in sport
What is the department for culture, media and sports (DCMS)?
The government department responsible for creating and implementing policy relating to sport (as well as other areas)
What are the national governing bodies (NGBs)?
Organisations responsible for the administration of each sport at a national level (eg the Football association; FA)
What percentage of people with a disability play sport on a regular basis?
17%
What percentage of people in England do less than 30 minutes of sport a week?
28%
What group the most likely to participate in sport?
Professional and managerial workers
Who are the least likely to participate in sport?
Manual workers and the unemployed
What percent of ethnic minority adults over the age of 16 play sport, at least once a week?
37%
What percent of men participate in sport more than women a week?
10%
