Sport and the Media | Edexcel A-Level Physical Education (9PE0)
Sport and the Media
- 36 questions
- 3 subtopics
- Component 2: psychological and social principles of physical education
- Component 2
Sport and the Media is examined in Component 2, Psychological and social principles of physical education.
It covers the two-way relationship between sport and the media, live and social media coverage and viewing technology, sports packages and pay-per-view.
Sample questions from Sport and the Media
Answer each one closed book first, then open the answer.
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The two-way relationship between sport and the media
When did radio sports commentary begin in Britain?
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BBC radio broadcast its first live sports commentary in 1927. The first was a rugby union international at Twickenham. -
The two-way relationship between sport and the media
How can the media reinforce stereotypes in sport?
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Coverage can focus on female athletes' looks rather than their performance. Stereotyped coverage shapes public attitudes. -
Live and social media coverage
How can social media benefit supporters?
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Supporters get instant news, highlights and behind-the-scenes content. Fans can interact with performers and each other. -
Live and social media coverage
How has live online coverage changed how fans watch sport?
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Fans can stream sport on phones and tablets wherever they are. Viewing is less tied to television schedules. -
Viewing technology, sports packages and pay-per-view
What are the disadvantages of subscription packages for fans?
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Fans must pay several subscriptions to follow all their sport. Some people can no longer afford to watch. -
Viewing technology, sports packages and pay-per-view
How does the listed events regime protect viewers?
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Listed events must be offered to free-to-air broadcasters for live coverage. The Olympic Games and FIFA World Cup finals are listed events.
The 3 subtopics
One subtopic is one session. Work down the list.
| Subtopic | What it covers | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| The two-way relationship between sport and the media | The two-way relationship, what each side gains, early press coverage, the first radio commentary, television's effect on sport and its finances, sporting celebrities, stereotypes and sensationalism. | 12 |
| Live and social media coverage | The growth of live and social media coverage, the benefits and harms for performers, supporters and sports, live online coverage, attendance, and governing bodies' own media channels. | 12 |
| Viewing technology, sports packages and pay-per-view | Viewing technology and interactivity, sports media packages and subscriptions, pay-per-view, the listed events regime, free-to-air coverage against subscription fees, and streaming in the market for sports rights. | 12 |
How the guide is worked
Answering a question from memory stores it far better than reading the answer again. The guide runs that as a fixed procedure on one subtopic at a time, about twenty minutes a session.
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Step 1 · Closed book
Cover the answers. Work through one subtopic and write down what you can. Leave blanks where you have nothing.
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Step 2 · Open book
Go back to the top. Read each printed answer and write it out in full, including the ones you had right.
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Step 3 · Closed book again
Same questions, same order, from memory. The gap between pass one and pass three is the session result.
Read the full method, the return schedule and the research behind it.
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