iGCSE Topic 4 Social, cultural and ethical influences

Question 1

Identify some potential advantages of sponsorship to the sport, event or a governing body

Accepted Answer

Increase in prize money, Increased exposure for their event or sport, Potential investment in grassroots coaching

Question 2

Define leisure time.

Accepted Answer

The things people choose to do in their free time

Question 3

How might sponsors choose to support a sport or individual

Accepted Answer

financial support, provision of specialist facilities., clothing/footwear/equipment

Question 4

Define the term 'play'.

Accepted Answer

To take part in a sport or activity for enjoyment

Question 5

Identify advantages of being a host nation of a global event:

Accepted Answer

home advantage, increase in tourism

Question 6

Define the term 'sport'.

Accepted Answer

A skill involving competing against others

Question 7

Identify some potential disadvantages for sport of sponsorship

Accepted Answer

Generous sponsorship is only available to the elite few, Difficulty of minority sports to attract sponsorship

Question 8

Identify 2 factors that has influence growth in leisure activities:

Accepted Answer

wider media coverage of sport, Increase in leisure time

Question 9

Identify another 2 factors that have influenced growth in leisure activities:

Accepted Answer

improvements in health/health awareness, reduced cost of equipment

Question 10

Which is the lowest level of the sports development pyramid:

Accepted Answer

Foundation

Question 11

Identify some advantages of sponsorship to the sponsors

Accepted Answer

tax relief, raised brand awareness

Question 12

Identify some potential disadvantages to an athlete of being sponsored:

Accepted Answer

Pressure to perform and get good results, Athlete pressured into success by cheating, taking PEDs etc

Question 13

Identify factors that influence what recreational activities people do during leisure time:

Accepted Answer

family influences, area where you live, e.g. geography/culture/tradition., age, peer influences

Question 14

Which is the highest level of the sports development pyramid:

Accepted Answer

Elite

Question 15

Identify some advantages to an athlete of being sponsored:

Accepted Answer

Free or subsidised kit or equipment, Travel costs or entries paid by the sponsor

Questions 15