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Lecture 20Chapter 20: Future Trends in SportU.S. Social Trends That Will Affect SportGlobal trends (terrorism, global economy)Increase in older athletesProtection of citizen rightsProtection of sport investmentsIncrease in sport managementRecords being brokenIncrease in coaching competencyPerformance sport: more than just participation. there is something extrinsic about it. performing at a high level trying to improve your skills.Performance Sport: United StatesParticipation in performance sport at the youth level will increase for those who can afford it.Schools will invest more in college athletic programs but will face continued financial struggles.Professional sport will continue to dominate and may develop true world championshipsPerformance Sport: InternationalSoccer participation and spectatorship will increase around the globe (including United States).Olympics will become more professional.Female sport will continue to grow.Drug-testing programs will expand.Participation SportHealth struggles will continue to grow.Development programs will use sport as vehicle for other social efforts.Connection between physical activity and better health, less disease, and greater quality of life will become more evident.because cost of health careCommunity programs, extreme sports will increase.Funding will continue to face challenges.Effects of Social ChangesThe U.S. Civil Rights Act increased opportunities for diversity in sport, but opportunities for minorities still lag.Women will increase participation, influence.As the average age of the U.S. population moves up, demand for leagues will grow.Opportunities for athletes with same-sex orientation or with disabilities may rise.desirable to have a coach who knows the needs of the players with disabilitieswhen it is appropriate and when it is safe depending on the degree on disability it would be a healthy environment for them if they were integrated with everyone else.Effects of SpectatorshipPay-per-view and Internet viewing will continue to revolutionize fan experiences.The growing spectatorship will increase participation if the boom of electronic spectatorship does not prevent it.so many opportunities now electronically, will that prevent us from actually getting up and doing things?Legalization of sport gambling will be attempted.Competition for fans’ time and commitment will increase.Discussion: Do you think the personality of a star athlete is necessary to keep fan interest high?In a related question, do leagues and teams provide the commitment necessary to engage fans in the long term?Effects of TechnologyEquipment and facility improvements will result in higher performance.facility—the surface you’re playing basketball/volleyball or running track on.Training methods will improve.New and improved drugs and performance enhancers will appear.Ability to recover from injury will improve.Discussion: Will genetic engineering play a role in sport?if it’s possible then someone will try it.Effects of Electronic MediaSport action will be viewed on demand.Fantasy teams and leagues will be interactive.Sports wagering over the Internet will grow.Athletes will become more accessible to fans through social media and business necessities.Giants like ESPN will continue to grow.Discussion:Will sport really change? (How can it not change?)Who will lead the changes?Who will fight for change?Consider the different social theories discussed in chapter 2.SPTE 110 1st Edition Lecture 20 Chapter 20: Future Trends in Sport U.S. Social Trends That Will Affect Sport- Global trends (terrorism, global economy)- Increase in older athletes- Protection of citizen rights- Protection of sport investments- Increase in sport management- Records being broken- Increase in coaching competency Performance sport: more than just participation. there is something extrinsic about it. performing at a high level trying to improve your skills.  Performance Sport: United States- Participation in performance sport at the youth level will increase forthose who can afford it.- Schools will invest more in college athletic programs but will face continued financial struggles.- Professional sport will continue to dominate and may develop true world championships Performance Sport: International- Soccer participation and spectatorship will increase around the globe (including United States).- Olympics will become more professional.- Female sport will continue to grow.- Drug-testing programs will expand. These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute. Participation Sport- Health struggles will continue to grow.- Development programs will use sport as vehicle for other social efforts.- Connection between physical activity and better health, less disease, and greater quality of life will become more evident.o because cost of health care- Community programs, extreme sports will increase.- Funding will continue to face challenges. Effects of Social Changes- The U.S. Civil Rights Act increased opportunities for diversity in sport, but opportunities for minorities still lag.- Women will increase participation, influence.- As the average age of the U.S. population moves up, demand for leagues will grow.- Opportunities for athletes with same-sex orientation or with disabilities may rise.o desirable to have a coach who knows the needs of the playerswith disabilitieso when it is appropriate and when it is safe depending on the degree on disability it would be a healthy environment for them if they were integrated with everyone else.  Effects of Spectatorship- Pay-per-view and Internet viewing will continue to revolutionize fan experiences.- The growing spectatorship will increase participation if the boom of electronic spectatorship does not prevent it.o so many opportunities now electronically, will that prevent us from actually getting up and doing things?- Legalization of sport gambling will be attempted.- Competition for fans’ time and commitment will increase. Discussion: Do you think the personality of a star athlete is necessary to keep fan interest high? In a related question, do leagues and teams provide the commitment necessary to engage fans in the long term?  Effects of Technology- Equipment and facility improvements will result in higher performance.o facility—the surface


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