Sociocultral Issues On Sport

Question 1

How do attitudes affect participation?

Answer 1

• an opinion about something that tends to make people respond in a certain way
• younger people are more willing to try new things
• negative attitudes have to be changed to a positive one to get someone to participate
• media coverage + role models can affect a person’s attitudes

Question 2

How do role models affect participation?

Answer 2

• usually have a positive influence on participation
• someone for people to look up to and aim to be like (may try the sport they play)

Question 3

Stimulants definition

Answer 3

Substances that speed up parts of the brain and body

Question 4

Positive effects of stimulants

Answer 4

Reduce reaction times, increase aggressiveness, reduces fatigue

Question 5

Player’s contract to compete

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Ergogenic aids

Answer 6

Techniques or substances used for the purposes of enhancing performance

Question 7

Gamesmanship

Answer 7

Using dubious methods that are not strictly illegal, to gain an advantage

Question 8

Etiquette

Answer 8

The unwritten rules or customs concerning player behaviour

Question 9

Sportsmanship

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Positive impacts of technology on performers

Answer 10

• improved performance + fitness
• better medical care
• coaches’ feedback is more focussed
  -improved clothing/footwear/equipment

Question 11

Negative impacts of technology on performers

Answer 11

-invades privacy
- too much emphasis on winning rather than taking part
- tempts athletes to cheat to compensate for lack of technology
- availability and cost (succes in sport only available to those who can afford it)

Question 12

Benefits of sponsorship on sport

Answer 12

• increased income (less reliance on spectators)
• pays for coaching + coach development programmes (level of performance can increase)
• develops new competitions

Question 13

Benefits of sponsorship on sport

Answer 13

• increased income (less reliance on spectators)
• pays for coaching + coach development programmes (level of performance can increase)
• develops new competitions

Question 14

Disadvantages of sponsorship on sport

Answer 14

• can easily be withdrawn
• some sponsorship can give a bad image on sport (e.g. alcohol)
• performers/teams/events can be manipulated to suit the sponsor