sport studies

• What does the Olympic symbol represent?

  the unity of the five continents through sport
• What do NGBs do?

  Development, Promotion, Policies and Initiatives, Funding, Infrastructure , Support
• how do new jobs being created act as a benefit of hosting a sporting event?

  less unemployed people which improves the living standards of the cities residents
• How is external investment a benefit for hosting a major sporting event?

  acts a new stream of revenue for the city to improve transport systems, social facilities
• What are the 3 social drawbacks of hosting a major sporting event

  negative environment/threat f terrorist attacks/employment short term only
• What are the 2 social benefits of hosting a major sporting event

  investment in developing and improving transport systems/ increased tourism
• What are the 3 sporting drawbacks of hosting a major sporting event

  negative impact on status of the event/may create negative role models/may only promote certain sports
• What are the 5 sporting benefits of hosting a major sporting event

  increase participation in some sports/sports facilities will be built or improved/raised the status of the country/morale of the country is raised/positive sporting role models
• What are the 4 economic drawbacks of hosting a major sporting event

  expensive to bid and may not be awarded event/facilities may not be used after the event/large venues are expensive to run after event/the public may resent the use of tax money
• What are the 4 economic benefits of hosting a major sporting event

  may build or improve facilities/facilities can be used after event/increased trade/created jobs
• how does tourism benefit the city?

  increases money brought into the city to improve facilities/transport within the city
• How does an investment in transport systems benefit the city?

  improving transport to deal with an influx of tourists for during, before and after the event leading to less congestion/traffic
• What does the level of investment mean?

  events require a significant amount of investment to be a success
• Give an example of funding that may be used for an event

  public revenue/ London 2012 tax payers payed $4.4 billion of the running costs
• Why are sponsors a crucial element of funding for a major sporting event?

  ensures events are financially viable
• Give an example of a sponsorship for a major sporting event

  2016 Heineken singed a $227 million deal to be the official beer for Formula 1
• In terms of development what do NGBs do?

  coaching awards, training and development for elite performers,

  training officials
• In terms of infrastructure what do NGBs do?

  competitions and tournaments, rule making and disciplinary procedures, providing a national directive and vision, assisting with facility development
• In terms of promotion what do NGBs do?

  promote participation, increasing exposure in the media
• In terms of policies and initiatives what do NGBs do?

  anti doping policies, promoting etiquette and fair play, community programs, info and guidance on safeguarding
• In terms of funding what do NGBs do?

  Lobby for, and receive, funding, distribution of funds, provide members with advice on funding
• In terms of support what do NGBs do?

  providing technical advice, other advice
• What are the 8 user groups

  disabled, retired, families with young children, ethnic minorities, working singles and couples, children, unemployed, teenagers, single parents
• What does PPA stand for?

  Provision, promotion, access
• What does provision mean?

  what is available
• What does promotion mean?

  how the sport is advertised to the public
• What does access mean?

  how the sports allow people to participate
• What are the factors affecting the popularity of a sport?

  Participation, Acceptability, Media coverage, Provision,, Environment/climate, Role models, Spectatorship, Success of individuals or teams
• What are the 4 most popular sports in the UK based on popularity?

  swimming, walking, fishing and cycling
• what increased the amount of women in football

  Women's world cup in Canada in 2015
• What are the sporting values?

  National pride, Excellence, Team spirit, Fair play, Inclusion, Citizenship, Tolerance and respect
• what does national pride mean?

  a feeling of honour/unity when watching or representing your country in sport
• what does excellence mean?

  achieving the best of your ability in sport
• what does team spirit mean?

  the pride and loyalty which comes with working with other people
• what does inclusion mean?


  being included within a team, structure or competition
• what does fair play mean?

  importance of showing fair and appropriate behaviour in sport
• what does citizenship mean?

  getting involved in your local community
• what does tolerance and respect mean?

  an understanding of different countries and cultures through sport
• What is the main message of the Olympic Creed?

  the most important thing is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have faught well
• What are the Olympic values?

  Respect, Excellence, Friendship