1. Social Cultural Studies Author DTA

2. The Oath  In the name of all competitors, I promise that we shall take part in these Olympic games in London 2012....without doping and without drugs in the true spirit of sportsmanship.  Would the lure of being the worlds best and being set for life be enough for you to break that oath?

3. Background  The use of drugs that are banned substances. There exists a covert multi-million pound industry with it’s purpose is to enable sportswomen and men to enhance their performance in order to win.

4. Group task  Our task is to understand the reasons why some performers are tempted to take drugs.  With that in mind come up with the reasons for taking drugs. Could you put these into categories on your white boards?

5. Physiological  To build muscle  Increase energy  Increase o2 transport  Loss of weight  Mask an injury  Reduce fatigue Could you put a sporting example next to each one of these? As there are several ensure your have a few good examples that you can recall.

6. Psychological reasons  To steady nerve  To increase aggression  To increase motivation Could you put a sporting example next to each one of these? As there are several ensure your have a few good examples that you can recall.

7. Social reasons  Pressure to win, coaches  Media pressure  Earn big money  Fear of failure  Win at all costs ethic  Belief that everyone is doing it. Could you put a sporting example next to each one of these? As there are several ensure your have a few good examples that you can recall.

8. Consequences  Morality- Gives an unfair advantage  Health- Can cause sexual /gynaecological problems.  Against the law  Role model- bad example.

9. Using an example explain the reasons for someone taking drugs and explain the consequences of the actions. (5) She won five medals at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia  Lost all medal  Lost status  Had to repay money earned from winning.  Was one of the best of British Bronze in World champs 1999.  Banned from ever competing in the Olympics.  Loss of status

10. Possible arguments for allowing drugs in sport Arguments against drugs in sport

11. Solutions  100%ME – programme promoting drug free competitive sport in UK – by info on anti-doping and by promoting pos attitudes and values in sport  WADA – World Anti-Doping Agency – promotes, coordinates and monitors fight against doping in sport at international level with the support of technology.  So what would you do?

12. Technology and its influence  1948 Harrison Dillard in a time of......  10.3 secs  2008 Beijing Usain Bolt  9.69 secs

13. Media  Inform  Educate  Entertain  Advertise

14. Positive Impact Role Model Increase in lifelong physical activity. Formats changes in a positive way to speed up action Improvement in standard

15. Negative Impact Certain events are unavailable Myths are stereotypes can be reinforced if coverage is poor. (Andy Gray) Media creates sensational trivial headlines, personal lives. Reduction in participation, now we watch sports.

16. Golden triangle

17.  This last question is one that I want to you to break down and tackle as a 10 marker.  First do the basics of identifying the:  Command Word Subject qualifier Subject  Q Has the dependency of each section of the golden triangle reduced or increased mass participation?

18. What’s the best example of media and its impact on sport.  Super bowl  How long is a game of American football?  60min  How long does it actually last?  Super bowl is 4 hours, why?  Stops for adverts  Stop for the Half time show.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p3wUera IDw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p3wUera IDw

19. Violence in Sport

20. Violence by participants  What are the possible causes of such acts of violence?  Importance of result  Nature of the game, (physical robust, ice hockey)  Sledging, (provocation)  Disappointment  Crowd behaviour  Emotional intensity Cauldron effect.  De-humanised view of opposition  Win at all costs.

21. Mob football  Pre 1850  Post 1850  Today

22. Violence of Spectators  Group notes.  Violence of players copied  Controversial decision  Rival fans chanting abuse  By being a large group there is perception of diminished responsibility.  Alcohol  Increase in hype by media.

23. Heysel and Hillsborough  1985 Heysel  1989-Hillsborough

24. Solutions