AQA A Level PE - Commercialisation P2

Which of these is a negative consequence of the Golden Triangle?

• Scheduling of events can be decided by the media

• Increased income to the sport

• More professional organisation

• Investment in grass roots

Why is sport deemed a good media product (3 answers)?

• High skill levels

• Male dominated

• Easily understood

• Easily identifiable personalities

Why do some sports not receive the same levels of media coverage as others (3 answers)?

• Limited general appeal

• Struggle to attract sponsorships so stay quite amateur

• Prejudice

• Less exciting

Why did the Government need to 'ring fence' certain sporting events (3 answers)?

• To secure activities deemed to be part of our cultural heritage

• To increase subscription revenue

• To increase geographical access

• To access the largest numbers of viewers

Which of these is NOT an advantage of media involvement in sport?

• More variations of sport developed

• More breaks in play for adverts

• Increase standards in performance due to money invested

• Rule changes to speed up action

Which of these are a negative consequence of commercialisation for a Performer?

• Could lose job if on a losing run

• Increased pressure to make the right decisions

• High potential financial rewards could lead to deviant behaviour

• Loss of traditional nature of sport

Which of these is positive impact of commercialisation on a Sport?

• More professional contract opportunities

• Increased number of positive role models

• Better analysis of teams for tactical decisions

• Creation of team merchandise

Which of these are all positive impact of commercialisation on official (3 answers)?

• Increased full-time opportunities

• More funding to invest in technology to help them

• Higher profile

• Increase number of events

Which of these are negative impact of commercialisation on a coach/manager (3 answers)?

• Loss of traditional nature of sport

• Intense pressure to be successful

• Expectations from media to answer tough questions

• Can quickly lose job if results are poor

Which of these statements about impact of commercialisation on spectators is NOT true?

• Increased funding can be spent on entertainment

• Fewer tickets for fans, more for business hospitality

• Increases knowledge and awareness of sport

• Decreases cost of watching sport on TV