Socio-cultural influences Flashcards
1
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what is in the golden triangle
A
Elite sport, Media and sponsorship
2
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Advantages of sponsors(commercialisation)
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- Increased exposure of the team
- More sales
- Creates a healthy image
3
Q
Disadvantages of sponsors (commercialisation)
A
- Expensive
- Not guaranteed exposure of team
4
Q
Advantages of sports being sponsored
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- Increased quality of sport
- More investments in the sport
- Attract best performers around the world
5
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Disadvantages of sports being sponsored
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- Poor behaviour is highlighted
- Format of sport changes such as the break between a match to suit the sponsors
- Dependent on investment, sport might not work without the investments
6
Q
Advantages of players being sponsored
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- Become role models
- Increase in earnings
- Fame/status
7
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Disadvantages of players being sponsored
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- Increased pressure of players which leads to deviance and use of drug
- Lack of privacy
8
Q
Advantages of spectators of sponsorship
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- More entertained
- Direct access to sport matches
9
Q
Disadvantages of spectators of sponsorship
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- Increase cost for tickets
-Decrease live attendence as people can watch it online - Spectators may believe that football is for boys and dancing is for girls
10
Q
State three drugs that may be used in a sport
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Anabolic steroids, Beta blockers and Stimulants
11
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What does Anabolic steroids do
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- Increase muslce mass
- Increased strength
-Train harder
(Sprinters, weight lifter)
12
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What does Beta Blockers do
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- Controls heart rate
- Controls calmnesss
- Reduces anxiety
- Increased concentration
(Archer, Darts)
13
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What does Stimulants do
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- Increased heart rate
- Increased aggression
- Faster reaction time
- Decrease in pain
- Liver damage
- Cardiovascular problem
