Positive & Negative Impacts of Sponsorship, Media & Technology (Edexcel GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards

Enhanced viewing quality makes logos easier to see

Advertising opportunities during breaks on TV

Need to provide more funding to buy equipment for performers

Running blades for disabled athletes

Ski helmets and head guards in boxing

Better decisions by officials due to technology like VAR

Cost of equipment increases

Human part of lucky decisions is lost

Multiple viewing platforms: TV, tablet, mobile phone

Interactive options such as player cam

Breaks in play waiting for decisions is boring

Have to pay to view some sports

Less chance of errors with VAR, Hawkeye, Hot spot

WiFi allows for improved communication with officials

Become reliant on the technology