Sport, society and technology

Question 1

What are some characteristics of sport

Answer 1

Highly organised rules
Competitive
Usually has officials
Players commit to regular training

Question 2

What are the characteristics of physical recreation

Answer 2

Usually played for fun
Has modified rules
Self-regulated (no officials)
Outcome is non-serious

Question 3

What are the ads physical recreation can have on sport

Answer 3

Help improve intrinsic values of sport

Can help improve performance due to still training

Can reduce stress

Question 4

What are the negative impacts of physical recreation on sport

Answer 4

Hinder progression of a skill

Increased chance of injury

May take recreation to seriously and cheat to win

Question 5

What is the main purpose of school sport

Answer 5

development of fundamental skills that are transferable across a range of sports

Question 6

What is school sport

Answer 6

consists of modified rules to enhance key fundamental practice

Question 7

What is school sport influenced by

Answer 7

equipment
funding
teacher expertise
local area
national curriculum

Question 8

What social factors make someone an elite performer

Answer 8

Socio-economic status
School/university experience
status of sport and media coverage
Equal opportunities
parental support

Question 9

What personal factors make an elite performer

Answer 9

Commitment
Determination
Motivation
Willingness for self-sacrifice
High levels of confidence

Question 10

What financial factors make an elite performer

Answer 10

National lottery function
Sponsorships
Scholarships
Grants from NGBS

Question 11

What support does UK sport offer to elite athlete development

Answer 11

Provide centres of excellence

Operate a World Class performance programme

Develops new technology

Develops high quality coaches

Provides support such as sport science

Promotes fairplay

Uses national lottery funding

Question 12

What are the 3 stages of the world class performance pathway

Answer 12

World class talent- those with the potential to progress through the pathway and places them on programmes involving training and competing

World class podium potential- athletes whose performances suggest they have realistic medal winning capabilities

World class podium- supporting athletes whose performances suggest are likely to win a medal at the next olympics

Question 13

What is the role of the EIS

Answer 13

S- sport science and sport medicine support
P- performance lifestyle programmes
O- organisations work in partnerships
R- research and innovation
T- Top quality facilities and coaches

Question 14

What is the role of NGBS in development of elite athletes

Answer 14

P- promote positive role models
A- accessible facilities for all
M- meet government policies on sport
P- policies in place to target certain under-represented groups
E- employment of sports development officers to increase participation
R- resources invested to increase participation

Question 15

What is the olympic oath

Answer 15

abide by the rules, compete in the spirit of fair play and commit themselves to sport without cheating

Question 16

Define sportsmanship

Answer 16

maintaining a higher standard of morality within the rules

Question 17

Define gamesmanship

Answer 17

Playing outside the rules of sport whilst still not breaking the rules

Question 18

Define win at all cost mentality

Answer 18

athlete will do whatever it takes to win regardless of the consequences

Question 19

How can sport promote sportsmanship

Answer 19

Fair play awards

Create specific campaigns like FA respect campaign

Use technology to further eliminate cheating

Question 20

Why might fans become violent

Answer 20

Gang culture

Display of masculinity

Local rivalry

Drugs or alcohol

Rascism

Crowd mentality or nature of the stadium

Question 21

What strategies can be put in place to reduce violence

Answer 21

Cards for players

Fines and bans

Use of technology to penalise violence

Loss of sponsorship deals

Question 22

What PED’s can be used and what do they do

Answer 22

EPO- develops red blood cells to improve oxygen carrying capacity

Anabolic steroids- improve muscular power and strength

Beta blockers- reduce heart rate and overall anxiety and arousal levels

Question 23

What are side effects of EPO, anabolic steroids and beta blockers

Answer 23

EPO- increased chance of heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure

Anabolic steroids- mood swings, high blood pressure, blood clots

Beta blockers- sickness, dizziness

Question 24

Why do athletes take PED’s

Answer 24

Improvements in sporting performance

Reduction of anxiety and arousal levels

peer pressure

lack of confidence in own ability

pressure from the state

Question 25

What are the implications of drug taking

Answer 25

Can damage a reputation of the athlete leading to less sponsorships Can cause them to struggle financially and lead to not being able to remain professional Anabolic steroids can lead to mood swings meaning relationship with coach may breakdown Increased aggression can be detrimental as it may lead to over-aggression and breaking the rules such as head butting and opponent in boxing

Question 26

What drug prevention strategies are there

Answer 26

Educate athletes and coaches of the risks associated with drug taking Use of high-profile athletes who competed drug free successfully Investment in drug detection More frequent and randomised drug testing

Question 27

How effective are anti-doping measures

Answer 27

Effective: - harsh punishments e.g. stripping of titles / loss of earnings - cooperation between governing bodies has led to more consistent regulations Ineffective: - reaching athletes training abroad is difficult causing random testing hard to conduct - drugs and masking agents are always being developed/ testing is not always reliable - the potential rewards linked to success may be too tempting to resist

Question 28

What is the duty of care

Answer 28

A standard of reasonable care while performing any acts that could foreseeably harm others

Question 29

What is negligence

Answer 29

failure to take proper care over something resulting in harm

Question 30

Who has a duty of care over sport performers

Answer 30

Other performers Coaches Officials Spectators

Question 31

What do performers need to be protected from

Answer 31

Injury from other players, poor officiating, spectator violence Loss of earnings discrimination and abuse

Question 32

How might an official cause injury to a performer

Answer 32

Not follow or apply the rules of the game properly e.g. resetting a scrum over and over until injury occurs Not taking appropriate precautions over player safety Not ordering a player to stop when their is a serious injury

Question 33

How might a coach cause injury to a performer

Answer 33

Overtraining athletes Forcing players into specialised skills or positions Not being able to respond to injuries e.g. first aid situations

Question 34

How can a coach uphold their duty of care

Answer 34

Providing first aid Do a risk assessment so that any dangers are planned for

Question 35

How is protection ensured for spectators

Answer 35

Games played at specific time alcohol restrictions in stadiums all seater stadia’s