1. 3.1.3 – Making informed decisions: The media Learning objectives To understand the 4 main media outlet used in sport. To be able to explain the difference between terrestrial T.V. and satellite T.V. To understand how the media help our understand of sporting activities. To be able to describe the different types of T.V. broadcast

2. Sport using a variety of media outlets to promote and report itself to the widest possible audience. The 4 main media outlets are: The Media TelevisionNewspaper RadioInternet

3. The Press: The back pages of the newspaper always report on sporting news. Journalists and photographers are employed to solely work on sport news stories. Sports magazines are specific to a particular activity i.e. Golfers monthly Match, 4-4-2.

4. Terrestrial T.V. This includes all free to air channels (BBC1, 2, ITV, C4, CH5) The battle between terrestrial TV and Satellite for big sporting event is huge. The television committee has made sure that some sporting events are always available on free to air channels. (See table) Television:

5. Free to air eventsEvent that can be bought Olympic gamesPremier league football World CupRyder cup FA Cup finalCricket test matches WimbledonIAAF World athletics Rugby World Cup Some events are exclusive to free T.V. channels and other are brought by the T.V. companies.

6. Positive & negative effects of sports coverage on terrestrial TV: Positive effectsNegative effects Popular sports gain exposure Encourages participation Money gained goes in grass roots sport Generates role models Pundits increase public knowledge of elements of the game Major sport have majority of coverage (in the place of minority sports) Discourages participation as people sit at home at watch T.V. Views are at the directors discretion Replays and opinions can undermine referees and umpires

7. Satellite T.V. This is subscription TV and includes SKY and Virgin Media These big companies bid for sporting events and cover a wide variety of activities. They also offer interactive services to enhance viewing. This also includes pay-per-view T.V. Types of television broadcast:

8. The Internet: This is the newest form of media. The internet provide up to date coverage of sport from around the world. Sports good are also bought and sold over the internet.

9. Radio: Radio broadcasters like the BBC will regularly report on sporting events and will provide live commentary. Five Live Talk Sport Radio 4 and cricket coverage

10. How does the media give us an understanding of performance and participation? How the media helps understanding and participation. Replays shows a breakdown of the action. Different newspapers have their own specialist writers. Camera angles and technology enhances the viewing experience. Publish up to date statistics on games and sports. Technology is used to aid officiating and offers the spectators entertainment. i.e. Hawkeye. Experts share their knowledge.

11. Different types of T.V. Broadcast: Informative Programmes: i.e. News bulletins. These programmes are based on facts and are designed to keep us updated on information. Educational Programmes: These programmes deal with coaching and helping people. They can be documentary based. i.e. Football coaching ideas Instructive Programmes: This coverage is aimed teaching the viewer something new. Many programmes include elements of instruction. i.e. A cricket master class during a break in play. Entertaining Programmes: These are designed for entertainment. Sometimes the drama of sport can be entertaining i.e. Quiz shows, reality t.v. shows

12. Director’s influence Highlight programmes pick out the best of the action in the time available. Here the audience sees exactly what the director wants them to see. Incidents are ‘hyped up’ and the expert can over analyse it.

13. Summary Questions: Describe the different types of television broadcast? What is the difference between terrestrial T.V. and satellite T.V.? Name the different types of media outlet? Explain the media’s influence on our understanding of sport? How have they increased our knowledge of activities?