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3.6 Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport

4 dot points across 4 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

How do the media and commercial interests shape elite sport and the behaviour of those involved?

The relationship between sport and the media, the influence of commercialisation and sponsorship on elite sport, and the positive and negative effects on the performer, the sport, the spectator and the sponsor.
A focused answer to AQA A-Level PE sport and society on commercialisation and the media, covering the relationship between sport and the media, the golden triangle, and the positive and negative effects on performers, sports, spectators and sponsors.
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What are the key concepts of physical activity and sport and how do they differ?

The characteristics, benefits and objectives of the concepts of physical recreation, sport, physical education and outdoor and adventurous activities, and the relationship between them.
A focused answer to AQA A-Level PE sport and society on the concepts of physical activity, covering physical recreation, sport, physical education and outdoor and adventurous activities, their characteristics, benefits and relationships.
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How do performers progress from school participation to elite sport, and what supports that pathway?

The development of elite performers from foundation to elite level, the role of schools, clubs and national institutes of sport, talent identification and development programmes, and the support services for elite performers.
A focused answer to AQA A-Level PE sport and society on the development of elite performers, covering the progression from foundation to elite level, the roles of schools, clubs and institutes of sport, talent identification and the support services for performers.
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How does technology influence elite performance, officiating, fairness and the spectator experience?

The use of technology in sport for performance analysis and training, for officiating and fair play, and for the spectator experience, and the positive and negative effects of technology on sport.
A focused answer to AQA A-Level PE sport and society on the role of technology in sport, covering technology for performance analysis and training, for officiating and fair play, and for the spectator, and its positive and negative effects.
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