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Socio Cultural Influences Flashcards

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What factors affect engagement patterns of groups?`

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-Role models
-Accessibility to facilities
-Sexism/Stereotyping
-Culture/Religion
-Socio-economic factors
-Media Coverage

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What is a role model?

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Someone who is known and can inspire others

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What is a socio-economic factor?

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The availability of money/Disposable income

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Define the term ‘disability’

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A physical or mental condition that limits a person’s ability to participate in activity.

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Define engagement

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Tendencies in involvement

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Factors that affect the engagement pattern of women

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-Lack of media coverage in Women’s sport
-Sexism/stereotyping
-Lack of Women’s teams limiting participation

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Factors that affect the engagement pattern of a certain race/religion

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-Lack of role models in different ethnic groups
-The sport may not be accessible based on their religion due to religious traditions/festivals
-they may be stereotyped and feel discriminated

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Why is a lack of role models bad for engagement patterns in groups

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-Role models may not be visible or publicized making them not well known
-therefore, people will not be inspired to copy their role models actions

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Evaluate weather role models are important in engagement patterns in groups of people

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-Role models are important as they inspire people to participate in sport

-This is only when they are publicized in the media and are seen

-People will try and copy the actions of their role models

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Define the term commercialisation

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The process by which a new product or service is introduced into the general market

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Define the term Media

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The main ways that people communicate

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Define the term 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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What is the ‘golden triangle’

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The financial relationship between sport, sponsorship and media

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State 3 types of Media

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The press

Radio

Television

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What is sport?

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A highly organized competitive activity with rules and officials

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What is meant by the term ‘the press’?

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People who work with media companies

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What is technology?

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A man-made method that is devised to improve performance

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How could technology benefit an athletics performer

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-Improved analysis of performance

-Measure distance they throw

-The technique of others can be analysed

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How could a sports official benefit from media coverage?

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-Can watch how other officials carry out their duties on TV

-Sport has more money due to media coverage so officials will have better equipment to communicate.

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Why is media coverage good for a sports coach?

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The coach can get publicized and bring in fans and supporters

-Can get their point across easier in interviews

-Can analyze other teams

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Justify the statement, ‘Without the media, the standard of sport would go down’

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Without the media there would be less money in sport, meaning there is less money invested in equipment and facilities, less money spent on developing performers

however there will still be high level performers without the media

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Is technology beneficial to audience/spectators in the sport of tennis

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-Audience can get action replays

-Audience can watch and learn about tennis

-However Hawkeye challenges can interrupt the viewing experience.

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What is etiquette

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A convention or unwritten rule which isn’t enforceable but is usually observed

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What is gamesmanship

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Aiming to gain an advantage by stretching rules to their limit

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Sportsmanship

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Conforming to the rules, spirit and etiquette of the sport

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Contract to compete

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Unwritten agreement to follow and abide by written and unwritten rules

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What are anabolic agents

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Drugs that help athletes train harder and build muscle

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What are peptide hormones

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Naturally occurring chemicals. EPO increases number of red blood cells and improves oxygen transport to muscles

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What are diuretics

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Drugs that help remove fluid from the body

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What does PED mean

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Performance enhancing drug

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Narcotic analgesics

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Pain killers that mask pain caused by injury or fatigue

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Stimulants

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Make athletes more alert and mask effects of fatigue

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Advantages of taking PEDs

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-Increased chances of success

-Perceived levelling of the playing field as opponents may also be using PED’s

-Wealth

-Fame

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Disadvantages of taking PEDs

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Socially immoral

-damaged reputation

-Health risks

-Losing money or bans

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Why may performers risk taking PEDs (non-physical)

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To level the perceived playing field therefore having a higher chance of success, wealth and fame as their performance is increased

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Which PED would a shot putter take and why

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They would take anabolic agents as it increases ability to build muscle, ultimately increasing strength allowing the shot putter to gain a better score and be more successful and wealthy.

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What is blood doping

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Blood doping involves the number of red blood cells in the blood stream to boost its oxygen-carrying capacity and improve endurance.

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Side effects of stimulants

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Insomnia, anxiety, dehydration

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Side effects of Anabolic steroids

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Aggression and mood swings (roid rage), acne, high blood pressure, heart and circulatory problems

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Side effects of Diuretics

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-Dehydration, dizziness, muscle cramps, heart failure and kidney damage

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Side effects of EPO

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-Increased blood viscosity

-Heart attack

-Seizures

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Side effects of narcotics

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-Further damage to ongoing injury

-Addiction

-Low blood pressure

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What PED would a darts player take

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A darts player would take beta blockers as it reduces the effects of adrenaline on the body and lowers blood pressure and increases fine motor skills, increasing precision.

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What PEDs would a footballer take?

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A footballer may take peptide hormones to increase red blood cell production allowing them to aerobically respire for longer avoiding DOMS and fatigue for a longer period of the game.

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Hooliganism

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Aggressive and anti-social behavior by spectators at sporting events

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Reasons for hooliganism

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-Rivalries

-Hype

-Fueled by alcohol/drugs

-Gang culture

-Frustration

-Display of masculinity

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Ways to combat hooliganism

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-Early kick offs

-All seated stadiums

-Improved security

-Travel restrictions

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give examples of sportsmanship

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-Walking when you aren’t given out but you know you are out in Cricket.

-Shaking hands with the opponent and officials after a tennis match.

-Passing the ball out in Football when an opposing player goes down injured.

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How does alcohol/drug use lead to hooliganism at Football matches

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Alcohol or drugs is said to loosen inhibitions

People may involve themselves in activities they usually don’t that is anti-social.

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How does gang culture lead to hooliganism at Football matches

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-It is thought to be linked to tribal behavior

-Gangs protect their local area or patch from the away fans

-Peer pressure may cause people to involve themselves in activities they usually don’t to be accepted.

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Outline positive impacts of commercialisation in sport for performers

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-Performers can be paid to wear equipment

-Performers will have more disposable income to spend on better equipment due to increased revenue

-Performers can gain a fanbase and a chance at being famous

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