Students learn to:
(a) (i) Outline how media coverage reflects which sports are valued in Australia. 3 Marks
(ii) Discuss the influence of the media in the emergence of extreme sports as a form of entertainment. 5 Marks
(b) Sport can be seen as a commodity when a major event is being held. Analyse the consequences of this for spectators and participants, and the city hosting the event. 12 Marks
(a) Consider the beginning of modern sport in 19th century England and colonial Australia and the nature of sport in today’s society.
(i) Outline how the meanings of amateur sport and professional sport have changed during this time. 3 marks
(ii) Explain the changes in women’s participation in sport during this time. 5 Marks
(b) Analyse the contribution of advertising and sponsorship to the development of sport as a commodity in Australia. 12 Marks