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Sport and The Media
Sport and The Media
Sport and The Media
Learning Outcomes
LO1 - Know how sport is covered across the media
The Rugby
World Cup
held in the
UK in 2015
lead to
TV and visual - Internet - All Written Press - Radio – This is
revenue Live matches
and commentary
teams and major
athletes have
Print still a popular
predictions and outlet for news
increases for can be found
through TV and
their own
websites where
results, as well
as articles
stories and
accounts of
radio services. you can find all
ITV of up to There are also
highlights shows
kinds of
information
about athletes
and clubs
events.
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documentaries
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Sport and the Media – Television
Modern technology has enhanced the enjoyment of sport.
Television has enabled the rewinding of live TV and uses slow-
motion replays to allow audiences and spectators to relive the
moment or catch something they may have missed.
Viewing in 3D and 4K
improves the viewing
experience.
Multi-screen/focused
viewing is possible
through the ‘Red
button’
Sport and the Media – Internet
The internet has provided 24/7 access to club websites, social
media accounts, podcasts, fan and video sharing sites as well as
apps to monitor results or the latest updates.
Examples of sport on
the radio include:
• BBC Radio 5
• Talk Sport
Sport and the Media – Written Press
Sport coverage by the written press includes newspapers,
dedicated magazines, books and fanzines.
Task 1: Sports Coverage
This includes:
• Ticket offers for under
16’s
• Alternative formats such
as Twenty20 cricket
• Trial of silver and golden
goal system in football
The pressure on
competitors encourages
deviant behaviour and
works against the value of
sportsmanship.
Negative effects of media on sport
The media can negatively promote news stories relating to sports
teams or individuals. This puts pressure on performers, teams and
management.
Negative effects of media on sport
Media coverage of inappropriate behaviour of athletes can affect
the sport, audiences and the performer themselves.
This can be
• On-field behaviour -
Inappropriate actions, such as
swearing, unsporting behaviour
and violent conduct.
• Off-field behaviour -
Rugby/Football players
behaving badly in nightclubs
and negative press affecting
professional performance.
Negative effects of media on sport
Creation of negative role models can cause the aggressive
behaviour seen in professional sport towards officials to translate
into grass root level.
Sponsorship of
teams and
individual
players is a way
of improving
their
brand/image.