Ash
4/11/2013 07:02:42
The new approach to sport has yielded some fantastic results, for example the recent success at the Olympics for the GB team. So I think we should continue to use a consistent and scientific approach to sports and not worry about the potential negative element that some might suggest, If you look at the success in Australia in 2000 no one was worried about the mass participation then. It was and should be about the development of the elite athlete.
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Sam Hunt
5/11/2013 14:20:52
This does have significant negatives though. For example, the elite athletes that we see today had to start from the bottom and with all the funding going to the elite athletes, we could see a generation of poor athletes. Also, with less money at grass roots level there is no encouragement for mass participation and eventually this can lead to a decrease in standards in the future, when the idea was to increase standards.
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Ciaran Hill
6/11/2013 02:40:30
I agree with Sam as well because the new approach to sport has lost the love of the game which is key, especially for young people. At the moment the professional sports performers as young people's role models are setting the standard as 'you have to win'. Yet it isn't all about just winning it is about taking part and enjoying yourself as part of a healthy active lifestyle.
Imogen Marshall
5/11/2013 12:39:04
The new professional approach to sport in the modern day has resulted in better performances across sports in general, due to the high standards and expectations which come with the professional aspect. For example, role models are produced which is especially beneficial to youngsters wanting to start a new sport - which will in turn encourage future generations. The higher standard of play associated brings about aesthetic appreciation which can be appreciated by different people, whether they play the particular sport or not.
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Tom Jenkins
5/11/2013 13:41:11
Scientific research is one of the main reasons for the increased standards in professional sport, because lots of time and money has been put into research with the use of technology to increase the performances of athletes. In amateur sport there's less need to improve things such as technique to improve your performance, as it is played at that level for enjoyment - not competition.
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Lauren Cooper
8/11/2013 05:28:12
I think the new professional approach to sport today, has made better performances in all types of sports,as there are high standards and expectations which come with the professional aspect. For example: role models have been produced from this, they encourage younger people to participate in sport and be active. They also set standards for the sport so many people can appreciate them and the sports.
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Anton Di Duca
5/11/2013 13:02:34
The professional approach has lead to higher levels of success than the amateur approach, such as England winning the Rugby world cup 2003.This method is consistant and achieves higher standards due to the scientific approach and where all issues are taken into consideration. This higher standard can be aesthetically pleasing to spectators and can create positive role models from greater exposure of the sport.
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Ash
5/11/2013 13:09:44
So what about the negative aspect of the new approach. Don't you think that we should be playing for the love of the game and not for the money?
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Imogen Marshall
5/11/2013 13:11:32
I agree with Anton's comments, as the professional method is much more consistant in its results and performances and is more successful than the amateur approach - which focuses more on enjoyment of the sport rather than winning.
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Imogen Marshall
5/11/2013 13:14:05
*But the amateur approach shouldn't be completely ruled out as it does have its advantages over the professional as it is more enjoyment based and isn't focused on making a career they simply play / participate in the sport for their own enjoyment rather than financial aim or publicity.
Anton Di Duca
5/11/2013 23:31:35
However, as the professional approach focuses on success and winning, it may lose the love for the sport as money is more important to them. Unlike with the amateur approach where people play for the fun of it rather than the extrinsic reward.
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Tegan Simon
5/11/2013 23:54:36
Though the amateur approach is very important they need to have professionals to look up to and for entertainment as most amateurs watch the professionals in their area of sport. The professionals also show amateurs what it should look like aesthetically, in a way teaching the amateurs as they don't always get to train as they can't afford it.
Tom Jenkins
5/11/2013 13:35:26
The professional approach to sport has caused the performers to have higher levels of skill because they can train often and are committed, as it's their job. This has meant that standards across sport as a whole have increased and another reason for this is that there is a high amount of scientific research into professional sport. It also creates roll models (such as David Beckham) for kids to look up to and admire.
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James Littlejohn
5/11/2013 14:17:26
There is no doubt that standards in sports have increased and this is for various reasons; one of which is that the performer trains both physically and physiological (With specialised help). This technique is consistent but it does cost a lot financially and some might argue that the money inside sport would be better spent at 'grass route levels' (this would contribute the governments aim of 70% of the population being reasonably active, which is 30 mins of moderate exercise five times a week). With distributing the money you are focusing on the majority rather than the elite who should be competing for the enjoyment rather than the financial gains.
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Sam Hunt
5/11/2013 14:28:12
As we move more towards the professional approach and leaving less to chance it has seen a significant increase in standards and we are seeing multiple records broken every year and most notably at the Olympics. With an increase in standards, there are more world class athletes, which means there are more role models and this can increase participation, especially in younger generations.
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Hal Colmerzz
5/11/2013 15:51:51
I agree that it should continue the way professional sport has done in recent years as it has proved very successful at the top levels, for example team GB achieved there target of 4th place at the 2012 Olympics through the funding and has created many role models to follow in their footsteps and improve the sport. Also, scientific research has improved many sports such as football and swimming to new levels of precision with skills and equipment to give the highest standard possible. However, I do agree with Imogen to contradict this that through the competitiveness and increase levels of scientific knowledge, increased banned drug use could be used more by top athletes to win and would create bad role models for future generations such as Lance Armstrong which would then damage the image of professionalism.
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Tegan Simon
5/11/2013 23:49:03
The professional approach to sport has given lots of role models for children and young people to look up to. For example, lots of children watch football and see players and grow up wanting to be exactly like David Beckham or Lionel Messi. This has also meant that children and young people are encouraged to take part in sport because they want to be like their role model.
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Joe Morley
6/11/2013 00:20:25
I agree with others who have said that the professional approach is the better option. In recent years it has led to great success at the top levels including the 2003 rugby World Cup and and events including the Olympics. This new professional approach to sport has changed the views of British politicians and has led to government financial aid that has been channeled into the pursuit for excellence. Other factors such as national governing bodies and other key organisations such as DCMA and DfEE have also contributed to a more smooth running, proficient and professional sports system in the UK. Lastly this approach has also generated many role models, which is very beneficial for the developing generation as they have someone to aspire to, therefore in turn encouraging sports participation.
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Dan Lyons
6/11/2013 02:30:56
In my opinion the professional approach has various advantages and disadvantages. I agree that it has led to some great success; prime examples being the London 2012 Olympic cycling team in which they won the majority of gold medals and broke several records and the 2003 Rugby World Cup. Both these successes are due to the hard work ethic of the athletes and everyone surrounding them making it possible for it to happen by taking everything into account. I believe that this encourages people who aren't taking the professional approach to be inspired by the aesthetic appreciation of watching the event and increase their participation in physical activity. This is a side effect of having good role models in the sports or events in which they partake.
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Patrick Townsend
6/11/2013 02:34:28
In my opinion, the professional approach to sport is the better option, compared to the more amateur approach. This has undoubtedly led to higher skill levels and greater success, shown by the improvement from the 1992 Olympic games, to the 2012 Olympic games where Britain finished 4th overall. Some politicians have said that sport and politics don't mix, but since the 1992 Olympic games, they have started to show greater interest, involvement and support for sport to chase the desire of sporting excellence. Sport has quickly become a marketable commodity that is closely linked with media and sponsorship, which now means professional clubs are adding side attractions to sporting events such as cheerleaders, music etc. to add excitement to the event.
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Ciaran Hill
6/11/2013 02:35:59
In my opinion the professional approach to sport is good as it has raised the standards of the modern game. Also it has created role models for young people and others as well, this in turn can encourage more people to become more active and improve their lifestyle. Making it more organized has allowed games to be supported around the globe and further encouraging success and boosting popularity for different sports. Also the introduction of national governing bodies such as the FA, NBA, NFL etc. has allowed rules and regulations to be put in place to control the growing skill of players and participants.
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Elle McWilliam
7/11/2013 10:14:05
I agree with Ciaran, in the aspect that professional sport focuses on winning and success as the only goal which devalues the passion behind the sport. In additon, with the scientific research into the sport and analysis of professionals' performance it means that the attention falls on the elite athletes and the ever growing goal to reach and raise the top bar instead of the new athletes which are involved in the sport and will form the next generation of Olympiads. This mainly comes from the basis of sponsor funding and the money involved in the professional level of sport.
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Jacob
10/11/2013 04:30:31
I agree with those above who have said that the professional approach is better than the more armature approach. I think this because out of the professional approach we have many advantages; the Olympics had professionals taking part to win ( a professional approach) this I turn created role models and sporting heros, it inspired a generation to take part in sport and raised the overall level of participation in the country.another professional approach is footballers. Some would say that they take value out of the game because nowadays it has become centrally focused on sponsors and money.
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