Sports and Media Quiz

What is one of the effects of commercialization on spectators?

• Decreased attendance due to easy access to watch sport at home

• Increased pressure to perform well

• Increased media coverage of certain sports

• Increased chance to travel

What is one positive effect of media coverage on sport?

• It decreases sponsorship.

• It creates role models.

• It reduces the audience for sports.

• It discourages participation in sport.

Which of the following is a reason why media companies fight to get exclusive rights to televise particular events?

• To decrease their viewership.

• To avoid commercial sponsorship.

• To reach a large number of people.

• To reduce the popularity of the event.

Which type of media is mentioned as paying to broadcast sporting events on TV?

• Social media

• Radio

• Television

• Newspaper

What is one impact of television companies investing in sport?

• It reduces the quality of sports facilities.

• It can be used to develop facilities at lower levels.

• It decreases the number of sports events.

• It limits the global audience for sports.

Which of the following is a type of media mentioned in the document?

• Magazines

• Billboards

• Internet

• Flyers

Which of the following is a negative effect of media on sports mentioned in the document?

• It promotes sport.

• It creates role models.

• It forces changes on sports, for example, the golden goal.

• It encourages participation in sport.

Which of the following is a way the director can influence the game using technology?

• By avoiding the use of microphones.

• By using action replays and different camera angles.

• By not showing any replays.

• By ensuring no camera effects are used.

Which of the following is a benefit of increased commercialisation of sport for elite performers?

• Increases in salaries allow elite performers to train full-time.

• Decreased pressure to perform well.

• Reduced media presence.

• Less likelihood of gaining sponsorship.

What is a potential negative effect of increased commercialisation on performers?

• Performers lose privacy and focus.

• Performers gain more free time.

• Performers receive less media attention.

• Performers have fewer sponsorship opportunities.