Televised sport

Advantages:

1.    Entertainment in the comfort of the home – rain – cold

2.    Some sports are better seen on TV – golf – team sports

-          Zoom

-         Close-up

-         Replay

3.    Sponsorship funds are in proportion to TV coverage

4.    Watching sports on TV encourages people to go out and play

Disadvantages:

1.    TV encourages professionalism – players start demanding money. Take part in ads etc.

2.    People are becoming sports watchers rather than sports players

3.    Unglamorous matches and events have suffered

4.    ‘Win at all costs’ attitude is encouraged. – drugs etc.