Sport and Physical Activity in Australian Society

Question 1

identify instances when Australia has used sport for political purposes

Accepted Answer

Cathy Freemen celebrating gold with the Aboriginal flag

Question 2

True or False? "Traditionally sport has been seen as a female domain, men simply supported them

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

Being an amateur athlete was seen to be associated with

Accepted Answer

moral superiority

Question 4

True or False? Sport does not and could not exist without advertising and sponsorship dollars

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

What were some reasons why women were discouraged to participate in sport in 19 C

Accepted Answer

They could damage their reproductive organs, They could not handle the stress of a competition

Question 6

Consequences for spectators and participants in commercialising sport include

Accepted Answer

increased availability and variety of major sporting events, loss of money from gambling when a team loses, racism towards players, which can often lead to violence.

Question 7

Examples of extreme sports include

Accepted Answer

BMX racing, Motorcycle racing

Question 8

How does the mass media contribute to people's understanding, values & beliefs about sport?

Accepted Answer

coverage across various print and electronic media, the way sport is represented e.g. slow motion and cam angle

Question 9

What metaphors are common in sport?

Accepted Answer

football is identified as ‘war’, male athletes are identified as knights and gladiators

Question 10

Why have extreme sports increased in popularity

Accepted Answer

Less rules, usually no teams therefore athlete is in control, Media has played a large role in promoting them, Sponsors e.g. Red Bull

Question 11

Is there a difference in coverage for male and female athletes?

Accepted Answer

yes, male athletes have more coverage than female athletes

Question 12

When did the Olympics abolish their amateur policy?

Accepted Answer

1988

Question 13

What is the role of competition in western societies

Accepted Answer

A form of training, to cope to lose and strike to win

Sport and Physical Activity in Australian Society

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Sport and Physical Activity in Australian Society

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