Globalisation of Sport Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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Define GLOBALISATION
A
- Network of interdependencies across the globe
- That use sport as a business
2
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What are the FACTORS affecting GLOBALISATION?
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- Media coverage
- Sponsorships
- Freedom of movement of players, coach, staff, officials and spectators
3
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What are the POSITIVES of GLOBALISATION?
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- Sharing of skills and culture to enhance performance
- Provides opportunity for world-stage performances, fame and profit
4
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What are the NEGATIVES of GLOBALISATION?
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- Loss of national identity
- Loss of talent from less developed nations to more powerful nations of sports stage
5
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Define COLONIAL DIFFUSION of SPORT
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- Spread of British Values, religion, sport and recreation
- Throughout the British Empire in the 19th century
6
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What was the ROLE of the CLERGY in COLONIAL DIFFUSION of SPORT?
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- Controlled sport in Britain
- Parishes used it to rehab students and have clear links with public schools
7
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What was the ROLE of the CHURCH in COLONIAL DIFFUSION of SPORT?
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- Set up colonies where work would include teaching sport
- To an Indigenous population
8
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What was the ROLE of the ARMY in COLONIAL DIFFUSION of SPORT?
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- Military personnel implemented sport to maintain fitness and morale
- Involved the ‘Locals’ to play as well
9
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What was the ROLE of EDUCATION in COLONIAL DIFFUSION of SPORT?
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- Through Old Boy System, returning ex-pupils became house and sport masters
- Reinforcing supporting values
- Same system used for new colonies where new schools were built
- Educators taught foreign population sport
