The media
I can describe the different types of media and discuss their impact on performers, sports, officials, spectators and sponsors.
The media
I can describe the different types of media and discuss their impact on performers, sports, officials, spectators and sponsors.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Media types include television, radio, the press, the internet, and social media.
- Media can enhance performers' visibility, provide sponsorship opportunities and a platform for promotional activities.
- Media coverage can lead to increased pressure, loss of privacy, and negative public scrutiny.
- Media coverage boosts a sport's popularity and finances but can also lead to a focus on entertainment over competition.
- Media can increase sponsor visibility and engagement but may create scrutiny or controversy for officials and sponsors.
Keywords
Media - the different ways we communicate information, like through TV, newspapers, social media, the internet, or radio
Sponsors - an individual or group that provides financial support to an event, activity, person, or organisation
Spectator - a person who watches a sports event and can influence the atmosphere
Official - someone who enforces the rules and makes decisions to ensure fair play in a game or competition
Common misconception
Pupils may think that media coverage is always beneficial for sports, without considering potential negative effects and assuming that media only affects athletes and fans.
Media coverage can be both postive and negative and can impact performers, sports, officials, spectators and the sport itself.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
basketball player
nike
referee
basketball
Exit quiz
6 Questions
more likely to watch sport than play sport
commercial sponsor appearances can affect training
pressure to always make the correct decision
free clothing and equipment
better education through replay and different camera angles
highlights the importance of the role