Sport Trends Flashcards
1
Q
What is a trend?
A
Change or development in a general direction
To emerge to move out or away from something.
2
Q
What factors would affect Bossaball emerging in the UK?
A
Amount of media coverage Equipment requirement Amount of provision of clubs Cost of participation Insufficient Coaches Role models Attractiveness to sponsors
3
Q
What factors would affect the growth of emerging sports?
A
Level/amount of media coverage Requirement of specialist equipment Cost of participation Availability in schools Attractiveness to spectators Sufficient role models
4
Q
How could American football be made more popular in the UK?
A
Provision of more facilities. Pr vision of more competitions Train more coaches and officials Increase the number of clubs Advertising Adapt the sport for different user groups e.g. non-contact version for schoolchildren.
5
Q
Why might more children be taking an interest in swimming?
A
Positive role models (e.g. Rebecca Adlington).
Media coverage (Olympics)
Awareness of benefits of participation.
Part of PE national curriculum.
