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Socio cultural influences Flashcards

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Describe the engagement patterns of the social group: Gender

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Women have more body fat upto 30% more, women have 2/3 of the strength of men, flexibility tends to be greater in women, boys overtake women in height, weight and strength

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Describe the engagement patterns of the social group: Age

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Reaction time descreases as you get older, strength increases with age until 30s, young children cannot cope with difficult tasks, injury and disease are more common as you get older

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Describe the engagement patterns of the social group: Disability

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Adapted activities, adapted equipment, disability classifications, provision

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Identify a range of factors that can affect engagement

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Attitudes, role models, education, media coverage, familiarity, income, inclusiveness, religion, sexism, family commitments

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Describe the engagement patterns of the social group: Family/friends

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Peers may encourage you or discourage you from participation, parents often pay for travel, memberships, costs, peer pressure

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Describe the engagement patterns of the social group: Race/religion/culture

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Womens boxing, single sex rules in sport, dress codes, head and hair codes e.g. Sikh faith, religious dietary guidelines

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What is the Golden triangle?

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The financial relationship between sport, sponsorship and the media

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What is meant by sponsorship?

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Where a company pays money to a team or individual in return for advertising their goods

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Define commercialisation

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Managing or exploiting an organisation or activity in a way designed to make a profit

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Which sort of people can get sponsorship?

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Individuals, teams, events, specifc sport, competitions

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Identify different types of sponsorship

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Financial, clothing, equipment, facilities

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What are the positive effects of sponsorship on the performer/sport?

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Sponsorship deals, promotion, more prize money, improves profile and image of the sport

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What are the negative effects of sponsorship on the performer/sport?

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Withdrawal of sponsorship, change of dates of events, clothing and equipment restrictions, inequality

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What are the positive effects of sponsorship for the sponsor?

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Advertising, image, tax relief, research and development

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What is meant by the media?

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The main ways that people communicate e.g. TV, radio, internet

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Identify different types of the media

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Social media, television, radio, the press, internet

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What are the positive effects of the media on sport?

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Promotes sport, raises popularity, increases participation, increased revenue, sponsorship, education

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What are the negative affects of the media on sport?

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Media pressure, TV directors influence, populairty, undermines officials, intrusion

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What are the negative effects of technology on sport?

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Changes sport, slows down the game

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What are the positive effects of technology on sport?

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Excitement, fairer, analysis of performance, improved design of sport, better viewing for spectators,

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What are the positive effects of technology on officials?

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Helps make correct decisions, communicate between officials

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What are the negative effects of technology on officials?

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Can be too reliant on technology, cost, slows game down

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Whata is the positive and negative impact of technology on sponsors?

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Helps advertise products, leading to more sales, injuries, cheating and losing can negatively affect sponsor.

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Define etiquette

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The unwritten rules concerning player behaviour

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What are the positive and negative impact of technology on spectators?

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Enhanced experience at home, wider range of sports accessible, hawkeye, player cams, better informed about activity, can slow the game down

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Define sportsmanship

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Appropriate, polite and fair behaviour while participating in a sporting event

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Define gamesmanship

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The use of dubious methodsthat are not strictly illegal to gain an advantage

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What is meant by contract to compete?

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Agreeing to play by the rules, trying to win but also allowing your opponent to play

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What is the function of stimulants?

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They affect the central nervous system, Increase alertness, reduce fatigue andd can increase competitiveness.

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Who would benefit from using stiumlants?

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Sprinters, speed swimmers

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What are the negative side effects of using stimulants?

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Death, high blood pressure, anxiety, strokes, irregular heartbeat, addiction

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What is the function of narcotic analgesics?

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Painkillers e.g. morphine used to mask pain from an injury or overtraining

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Who would benefit from using narcotic analgesics?

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Anybody needing to recover from overtraining

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What are the negative side effects of using narcotic analgesics?

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Low blood pressure, constipation, respiratory depression, exhaustian

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What is the function of anabolic steroids?

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Increase muscle strength, help them train longer and harder

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Who would benefit from using anabolic steroids?

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Weight lifters

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What are the negative side effects of using anabolic steroids?

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Liver damage, heart disease, addiction, aggression, sexual problems, deeper voice, kidney damage

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What is the function of peptide hormones (EPO)?

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EPO regulates the production of red blood cells increasing ability of athletes blood to carry oxygen

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Who would benefit from using peptide hormones (EPO)?

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Marathon runners, cycling

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What are the negative side effects of using peptide hormones (EPO)?

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Thickening of blood, the heart has to work harder, heart attacks, stroke

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What is the function of beta blockers?

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Reduce heart rate, muscle tension, and blood pressure, reduces affects of adrenaline, improve preciseness

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Who would benefit from using beta blockers?

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Snooker players, archery, shooting events, darts

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What are the negative side effects of using beta blockers?

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Nausea, weakness, heart problems

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What is the function of diuretics?

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Reduce excess body fluids, reduce weight quickly, dilute the presence of illegal substances and remove them in urine

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Who would benefit from using diuretics?

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Horse jockeys, boxers

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What are the negative side effects of using diuretics?

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Dehydration, low blood pressure, cramps

47
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Which sports does blood doipng benefit?

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Endurance sports e.g. marathon

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What is blood doping?

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Involves the removal of blood a few weeks prior to competition, the blood is frozen and reinjected just before competition. Increases blood cells.

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What are the side effects of blood doping?

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Thickening of the blood, infections, heart attack, blockage of blood vessels

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What are the advantages of taking PEDs?

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Success, fame, wealth, level playing field

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What are the disadvantages of taking PEDs?

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Cheating, immoral, health risks, fines, bans, damage to reputation, credibility

52
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What are the positive influences of spectators at matches?

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Atmosphere, home field advantage

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What are the negative influences of spectators at matches?

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Negative affect on performance due to pressure, hooliganism, crowd trouble, negative affect on participation numbers, safety costs

54
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Why does hooliganism occur?

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Rivalries, hype, gang culture, dispay masculinity, alcohol, drugs, frustration at officials

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How can hooligansim be combated?

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Early kick offs, all seater stadiums, segregation of fans, improved security, travel restrictions, banning orders, educating fans

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What is meant by home field advantage?

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The psychological advantage that the home team has over the away team as a result of playing in front of supportive fans

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How can spectators have a positive influence?

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Atmosphere, home field advantage

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How can spectators have a negative influence?

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Increased pressure from home crowd, large crowds could lead to safety concerns, hooliganism

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