Negative Impacts of the Media on Sport

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Negative Impacts of the Media on Sport
- Increased commercial pressure = win at all costs = use of drugs/violence = undermines true ethics of sport = loss of enjoyment factor
- Overload - too much coverage of one sport - lead to boredom
- Display of negative role models through private lives and bad behaviour
- National prejudices encouraged by exaggerated sensational headlines
- Intrusion of privacy - cameras could put performers off
- Certain events become unavailable unless you have certain channels or pay to view
- Myths and stereotypes can be reinforced if coverage is poorly managed or disproportionately in favour of one sport
- Rules, timings, seasons, format and structure can be changed in a negative way - end up controlling the sport
- Some performers may be forced to play more frequently than is sensible or safe
- Reduced participation due to more armchair spectators and fewer playing participants
- Minority sports get minimal coverage - disadvantaged
- The public can have their views dictated by the media
- Only very few get high financial rewards
Increased commercial pressure = win at all costs = use of drugs/violence = undermines true ethics of sport = loss of enjoyment factor

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