Socio-Cultural Influence

Question 1

Social factors affecting engagement

Answer 1

• Gender
• Race / Religion / Culture
• Age
• Family / Friends / Peer
• Disability

Question 2

General factors affecting engagement

Answer 2

• Role models
• Accessibility
• Stereotypes
• Family commitments
• Available leisure time
• Education
• Socio-economic factors

Question 3

Commercialisation

Answer 3

Commercialisation is the process by which a new product or service is introduced into the general market

Question 4

What is the golden triangle

Answer 4

Financial relationship between sport spectators, media and sponsors

Question 5

Golden Triangle : Sport and sponsor relationship

Answer 5

Sponsors - rely on spectators to buy products

Spectators - Buy products if sponsored well

Question 6

Golden Triangle : Media and Sponsor relationship

Answer 6

Sponsors - More media coverage means more sponsors

Media - Sponsors may sponsor media companies

Question 7

Golden Triangle : Spectator and media relationship

Answer 7

Media - Relies on subscriptions from spectators

Spectators - Watch sport on media companies

Question 8

Sponsorship

Answer 8

Where a company pays money to a team or individual in return for advertising their goods

Question 9

Media

Answer 9

the main way of communication in the general market

Question 10

What are some types of sponsorship

Answer 10

• Clothing

- Facilities

Question 11

What are some types of media

Answer 11

• Television
• Radio
• Social Media
• Internet
• Press

Question 12

Positive and negative impacts of sponsorship and the media on a PERFORMER

Answer 12

Positive

• Earns them money
• May get free equipment

Negative

• Time consuming
• Less privacy

Question 13

Positive and negative impacts of sponsorship and the media on the sport

Answer 13

Positive

• Increases income for sport
• Raises awareness and popularises sport

Negative
- Sports such as hockey may not get as much attention as football

Question 14

Etiquette

Answer 14

The unwritten rules concerning PLAYER BEHAVIOUR

Question 15

Sportsmanship

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Gamesmanship

Answer 16

The use of dubious methods that are not strictly illegal in order to gain an advantage

Question 17

Contract to compete

Answer 17

A contract agreeing to play by the rules to win but also allowing your opponent to play

Question 18

Positives and negatives of STIMULANTS

Answer 18

Increase alertness

Heart failure, addiction

Question 19

Positives and negatives of NARCOTIC ANALGESICS

Answer 19

Treats moderate and severe pain

Nausea, addiction

Question 20

Positives and negatives of ANABOLIC AGENTS

Answer 20

Builds more muscle, increases strength

Kidney failure in long term

Question 21

Positives and negatives of PEPTIDE HORMONES

Answer 21

Increases growth, for OXYGEN CARRYING CAPACITY

Increased hunger and thirst

Question 22

Positives and negatives of DIURETICS

Answer 22

Reduces blood pressure, TO LOSE WEIGHT

Increased thirst

Question 23

What is blood doping

Answer 23

• Blood is removed a few weeks prior to competition
• Blood is frozen and re-injected just before competition

ARTIFICIALLY BOOSTS ATHLETES ABILITY TO SUPPLY OXYGEN TO WORKING MUSCLES

However can cause blood thickening, increased risk of stroke

800m runners would benefit, because more oxygen is supplied to muscles, so more respiration, giving more energy to run

Question 24

What are beta blockers

Answer 24

PEDs taken to

• Reduce heart rate, blood pressure
• Reduce effects of adrenaline
• Improve precision, control

Side effects could be

• Nausea
• Weakness
• Heart failure

Question 25

Advantages of taking PEDs

Answer 25

- Chances of success increased - Fame - Wealth - Level playing field

Question 26

Disadvantages of taking PEDs

Answer 26

- Immoral - Illegal - fines - Reputational damage

Question 27

Positive effects of spectators

Answer 27

- Creation of atmosphere - Benefits sponsors - Increase popularity of sport

Question 28

Negative effects of spectators

Answer 28

- Increased pressure may make a performer perform badly - Hooliganism - Safety concerns

Question 29

Why does hooliganism occur?

Answer 29

- Rivalries - Hype - Alcohol / drugs - Gang culture - Frustration

Question 30

Strategies to combat hooliganism

Answer 30

- Early kickoffs (reduce alcohol consumption) - Segregation of fans - Alcohol restrictions - IMPROVED SECURITY - Banning orders

Question 31

Positive and negative impacts of sponsorship and the media on OFFICIALS

Answer 31

Positive - Officials may get a good reputation - Official earns money Negative - Could get hated (reputation) - Intrudes privacy

Question 32

Positive and negative impacts of sponsorship and the media on SPECTATORS

Answer 32

Positives - Media allows spectators to watch the sport - Sponsors allow spectators to buy merchandise Negatives - Media reduces spectator attendance at live events - Sponsors may displease spectators (to many ads, etc)

Question 33

Positive and negative impacts of HAWKEYE on PERFORMER

Answer 33

Positive - Decisions will always be fair - Improved accuracy Negatives - Ruins 'natural beauty' of game - Can make mistakes

Question 34

Positive and negative impacts of HAWKEYE on SPORT

Answer 34

Positives - No doubt at who got the point - Improves game accuracy Negatives - Can make mistakes# - Game isn't as natural - Slows pace of game

Question 35

Positive and negative impacts of HAWKEYE on OFFICIAL

Answer 35

Positives - Makes decisions easier to make - Reduced pressure on umpire Negatives - May overrule umpire - Umpire has lesser importance

Question 36

Positive and negative impacts of HAWKEYE on SPECTATORS

Answer 36

Positives - Easy to understand - Creates tension, atmosphere Negatives - Slows game - Reduces 'leeway', fans may disagree with decisions

Question 37

Positive and negative impacts of HAWKEYE on SPONSORS

Answer 37

Positives - Accurate results is positive for sponsors Negatives - Inaccurate decisions could give bad name to sponsors sponsoring hawkeye