more

• positive effects of spectators - Creation of atmosphere , Source of income (ticket sales, merchandise, food and drink sales) , Home-field advantage , Motivates participants , Increases the profile of a sport
• why hooliganism can occur - Rivalries , Hype , Alcohol/drugs , Gang culture , Frustration (eg at official’s decisions or result of match) , Display of masculinity
• media - mass communication
• Positive effects of media in sport on audience/spectators

  • Spectators can watch their team/sport on the TV or the internet
  • Can educate the viewers watching at home on the TV or the internet via commentary or specific documentaries
  • Provides information on results and rankings
  • Instant reviews and close-up replays are available to viewers
  • The media pays to show live sport, which improves facilities for spectators attending
  • Money from the media is given to clubs which means they can afford higher quality players enhancing the quality of the spectator experience
• negative effects that the media in sport has on performers - Can increase the pressure if televised , Any mistakes made is very public , Increased focus on their private life , In team sports, the achievements of one or two players can be emphasised at the expense of the team , Training can be disrupted by carrying out media duties , Could get social media abuse