sport and the media

Question 1

what are the 5 functions of the media?

Answer 1

inform
interpret
educate
entertain
advertise

Question 2

what are the 5 forms of the media?

Answer 2

television
newspapers
radio
internet
social media

Question 3

what are the 2 forms of newspapers?
give a feature and an example for each

Answer 3

tabloid:
focus on sporting celebrity culture
e.g. the sun

broadsheet:
tend to be more factual and interviews
e.g. the times

Question 4

what are the positives of social media?

Answer 4

people can see more into the lives of players
more opportunity for sponsorship
raise awareness of minority sports
instant, access on the go, 24/7

Question 5

what are the negatives of social media?

Answer 5

hate comments
more influence on younger generation
bad reputation
negative content spreads quickly

Question 6

what are the positive impacts of the mass media on sport?

Answer 6

more advertisement of the sport
success is recognised when deserved
increase participation levels
lots of different coverage
more money
highlight awareness of minority sport

Question 7

what are the negative impacts of the mass media on sport?

Answer 7

organisations twist stories for attention
affect reputation
bad influence fro younger generation
false information
intrusive to players personal lives
increased pressure = deviance
players over play to keep up with match schedule
reduced participation = armchair spectators