Socio-cultural influences questions. Flashcards
Give three examples from this social group who may affect the way you participate in physical activity and sport.
- They may be able to spend the money on equipment.
- They may be able to drive you to games.
- You can look up to them as role models.
Identify which one of the following activities has more females taking part than males.
Fitness and conditioning.
State one reason for this.
Women may feel that they have to make themselves look good and work on their body more than men.
Define the term commercialisation.
Commercialisation is to manage or exploit in a way designed to make a profit.
State two different types of sponsorship.
- Financial.
- Equipment.
Which one of the following is an example of gamesmanship?
Time wasting.
Which of the following is a potential side effect of blood doping?
Infection.
State three reasons for hooliganism.
- Rivalries.
- Hype from media.
- Fuelled by alcohol.
Explain one likely key influence on Brooklyn’s choice of activity.
One likely influence is his dad. He may have been inspired by his dad to start playing football.
State two factors that could affect the engagement pattern of the social group age and justify your answer.
- The nature of the activity.
- Education.
Describe a potential barrier Paul could face when taking up this sport.
He could face abuse and criticism from people that feel that people like him cannot play sport.
State why commercial organisations are interested in sporting events such as the Olympic games.
They can gain money from advertising at such events and it could also mean that people could buy their products if they see them on sale.
Identify why a sponsor would be interested in sponsoring a top performer such as Lewis Hamilton.
- Raises awareness of their brand.
- Gives the brand high status.
Explain why blood doping might lead to infection.
- Infection from equipment or blood contamination during storage leading to blood poisoning.
What effect do beta blockers have on a participant’s heart rate?
They slow the heart rate down.
