A-Level PE AQA Sport and Society: Post World War
This set covers A-Level PE AQA: Sport and Society Post-World War, highlighting the differences between modern-day amateurs and professionals. It helps learners understand characteristics, rewards, and social perceptions of athletes in contemporary sport.
Characteristics of modern day amateurs
. Sportsmanship and fair play
. No class distinctions
. Based on personal performance and merit
Key Terms
Characteristics of modern day amateurs
. Sportsmanship and fair play
. No class distinctions
. Based on personal performance and merit
Characteristics of modern day professionals
. Based on talent
. High rewards through media and sponsorship
. More time to train
. Celebrity status and wealth
. Positive role model...
Characteristics of commercialisation
. Professional sport
. Sponsorship and business
. Entertainment
. Contracts
. Athletes as commodities
. Wide media coverage
Effects of commercialisation on sport
✓: breaks in play to advertise
✓: competition formats change
✓: technology inc experience
✖: women receive less coverage
✖: can slow do...
Effects of commercialisation on performers
✓: high income
✓:full time training
✓:paid for successful result
✓: can become household names
✖: controlled b...
Golden triangle
Sport, media and business
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Characteristics of modern day amateurs | . Sportsmanship and fair play |
Characteristics of modern day professionals | . Based on talent |
Characteristics of commercialisation | . Professional sport |
Effects of commercialisation on sport | ✓: breaks in play to advertise |
Effects of commercialisation on performers | ✓: high income |
Golden triangle | Sport, media and business |
Women in football | . Equal opportunities- more sports available and became socially acceptable |
Why is there still few female football referees? | -physical/psychological intimidation |
Development of women in athletics |
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Characteristics of commercial sport | -professional (high skill) |
Globalisation | nations are increasingly being linked together and becoming more interdependent due to communications and travel |
Media outlets | TV |
Define commercialisation | process of attempting to gain money from an activity (sport) |
Define sponsorship | When a company pays for its products to be publicly displayed or advertised to increase sales |