Australias Sporting Identity

Australias Sporting Identity
Australias
Sporting Identity
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Australias sporting identity

A generally temperate climate, relatively low-cost access to tennis courts, golf courses
and other sporting facilities, and the presence of beaches and waterways, open spaces
and bushland, encourage Australians to take up outdoor activities as part of their
lifestyle. It is not uncommon for crowds of more than 100,000 to be in Melbourne for
an AFL grand final.
Perceptions of Australia and sport

Many people view sport as a particularly important part of Australian society. Some have
gone as far as to call it a national obsession.
Herbert Warren Wind in a Sports Illustrated article in 1960 commented:
Australia is a land completely surrounded by water and inundated with athletes.
Australia is a sports playing, sports watching, sports talking, altogether sports-minded
country such as the world has never known before.
The wife of a former United States ambassador to Australia wrote:
Living in Australia is like living in a gymnasiumtheres always somebody practicing something.
Olympic President, Juan Antonio Samaranch, wrote in the Sunday Telegraph on
16 January 1999:
At the time of writing, Australia (with a population of eighteen million, remember)
are world cricket champions, world rugby champions, world tennis champions, world
netball champions, world womans hockey champions, and world men and women
surfing champions. Further, on per capita basis, Australia was by far the most
outstanding performer at the 1996 Olympic Games.
History of sport in Australia

It is important to examine the origins of sport in Australia to understand why sport is so
significant to Australian society.
1788
Sport arrived in Australia with the first settlement in 1788. Many of the officers and
convicts brought with them the sporting traditions of that era; horseracing, cricket,
boxing and sports involving animals such as cockfighting. These sports were played as a
release from the pressures of work.
While many of the settlers had a passion for sport, they had limited opportunities
to pursue sporting activities before 1850. Australia had few facilities, few sporting
administrators to organise contests and few entrepreneurs to sponsor sport. Hyde Park
in Sydney served as a sports ground and a place where sheep grazed, soldiers paraded
and the general population strolled. It was also the venue for the first race meeting in
1810, the first club cricket match in 1826 and the first rugby union match in 1865.
1820
By the 1820s, sporting clubs began to form. The Sydney Turf Club was one of the first in
1825, followed by the Australian Cricket Club in 1826. Similar clubs were established in
other colonies.
1850s and 60s

Until the 1850s, sport in Australia was informal, occasional, violent and mostly maledominated. Women were largely excluded, except at times when they could be
spectators. Bathing was one of the few recreational pursuits considered acceptable for
women in early Australian society.
Until this time Australian sport largely mirrored British models; partly for the
immigrants to remind themselves of home, but also to prove that English sport and
culture could flourish in this new society.
It was during the 1850s that Australian sport became more distinctive and was able to
develop it own sporting traditions, adapting them to its unique outdoor environment.
The gold rushes brought greater wealth and a larger, more diverse population. The
Chinese brought their betting traditions; the Cornish introduced wrestling in mining
towns; the Germans established sports such as gymnastics and the Scandinavians
brought an interest in snow sports. Incomes increased substantially, allowing ordinary
Australians more money to spend on sporting pursuits. In the 1860s, holidays such as
the half-day Saturday provided more time for sport. A growing network of schools and
colleges started inter-school and inter-university competitions. Extended local and city
governments assisted with the development of more recreational venues with land being
plentiful.
ICT ACTIVITY
By the 1850s and 60s, a number of sports in Australia had become well established.
Select one of the sports below and provide a brief outline of its early development in
Australian society.
language tip...
Using the Internet, research one of the following:
horseracing
soccer
boxing
athletics
cricket
billiards.
To outline means to
sketch in general terms.
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1860s to 1900s
From the 1860s to the 1900s, sport in Australia was classified as either amateur or
professional. It was believed that a true gentleman should be an amateur who played for
enjoyment rather than for profit. Amateurism helped to maintain the social boundaries.
Playing sport involved expensive fees, meaning the working class was largely excluded
from joining sporting clubs. Participating in sports such as cricket, tennis, golf, rowing,
yachting, hunting and horseracing, remained a pastime of the wealthy. The working
class therefore needed to develop their own competitions. Games such as soccer and
rugby league developed into the peoples games and became professional sports, to
support players travelling expenses and time off work during competition.
The chance to earn extra money by gambling on games, enabled competitions to be
regular and was supported by the masses. For the working class, sport provided an
exciting break from daily work. The outcomes of matches mattered greatly and were
discussed throughout the week at work, in pubs and at social gatherings.
1900s
Many amateur sports cancelled their competitions during this time. It was believed that
battalions of sportsmen could lead Australias war effort because of their youth, physical
condition and the preparation sport had given them. Other working class professional
sports continued their competitions in the midst of great controversy.
The emergence of physical education programs in Australian schools

Between 1911 and 1931, the Commonwealth Department of Defence assisted in the
development and implementation of a national physical training scheme in Australian
schools. It was designed for 12- to 14-year-old males and was the first coordinated
approach to physical education in schools. The design and subject matter of these
physical training programs and lessons focused on developing disciplined and
productive future citizens. Each lesson was constructed using the same formula:
introduction and breathing exercises
trunk bending backward and forward
arm bending and stretching
balance exercises
shoulder blade exercises
trunk turning and bending sideways
marching, running, jumping and games
breathing exercises.
Teachers were required to memorise a precise series of exercises for each lesson and
deliver their instructions using specific teaching cues. These drills were superseded in
the 1940s as it became clear that physical education programs could be more than just a
series of exercise drills.
PRACTICAL ACTIVITY
After participating in a physical training session based on exercise drills from the early
1900s, answer the following questions.
1 Reflect on the training session you have just completed. How does it compare to a
training session you might do today?
2 Can you identify any health benefits from participating in this session?
1950s to 60s
The 1950s and 60s are still considered glorious years for Australian sport. Champions
emerged in all major sports. In tennis for example, Australia won fifteen Davis Cup titles,
eleven singles and thirteen doubles Wimbledon titles, nine French Open and thirteen
US Open titles. Melbourne hosted the Olympics in 1956, which was the first country
in the southern hemisphere to have this honour. Australia won an unprecedented and
unequalled thirteen gold medals to finish third in the medal count.
Women played a prominent role in sport during this era. At the Melbourne Olympics in
1956, they won seven of Australias thirteen gold medals even though they comprised
only 20 per cent of the Australian team, less than 25 per cent of Olympic events were
open to them and nearly every social institution from womens magazines to trade
unions agreed that their primary responsibility was motherhood.
The 1960s was also an important decade for Indigenous Australians. Individual sports such
as rugby league began to recruit Indigenous players who enjoyed great sporting success.
LITERACY ACTIVITY
Match the champion
Some of the Australian sporting champions of this era are listed in the table below. Match
the champion with their sport. There may be more than one champion in each sport.
Swimming Formula One Motor Racing Womens Track Tennis Golf

Mens Distance Running Cycling Equestrian Cricket Surfing
Sporting champion
Sport
Sporting champion
Ken Rosewall
Marjorie Jackson
Lorraine Crapp
Richie Benaud
Peter Thomson
Midget Farrelly
Murray Rose
John Landy
John and Ilsa Konrads
Rod Laver
Dawn Fraser
Jack Brabham
Betty Cuthbert
Bill Roycroft
Russell Mockridge
Shirley Strickland
Herb Elliot
Ron Clarke
Sport
1970s to 80s
The Australian youth of the 1960s and 70s began to challenge every major economic and
social institution, including sport. Spectators of traditional sports began to expect better
facilities, better seating and more excitement from sporting competitions. With alcohol
consumption increasing, crowds became unruly with fights breaking out in the stands,
streakers running onto fields and fans throwing beer cans at players. Sporting fixtures
imposed new penalties for inappropriate behaviour at sporting competitions.
During Whitlams time as Prime Minister in the early 1970s, his government developed
the first coherent and comprehensive public policy on sport and established the
Department of Sport, Recreation and Tourism. The new ministry provided capital
assistance for sporting facilities and funding for travel, coaching and administration.
Three years later, Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser dismantled many of Whitlams reforms
including the policy of sport for all and assistance to sports controlling bodies and local
communities.
The Whitlam government was the first to use sport as a tool in foreign policy. For
example, Whitlam declared that Australia would ostracise South Africas minority racist
regime. His Labor Government prohibited racially selected South African teams from
playing in Australia. Subsequent governments have since developed this strategy also.
During the 1970s and 80s, there was a steep decline in amateur sports within Australia.
Most sports became professional due to the lure of lucrative sponsorship deals for
players and increased media exposure. Australia also needed to keep pace with the rest
of the world where sportsmen and women typically competed as professionals.
Australian Institute of Sport (AIS)

The motivation for the establishment of the AIS came from the dismal results at the
Montreal Olympic Games in 1976. Set up with the task of developing elite sportsmen
and women, and also improving Australias image on the international sports scene, it
was opened by the then Prime Minister, Malcolm Fraser, on Australia Day in 1981. The
Institute was initially based in Canberra, but now has a network of campuses around
Australia.
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PRACTICAL ACTIVITY
Class debate
Two groups will be assigned to debate either for

or against the following quote. Take note of any
main points raised by each group and answer the
following questions.
Without the Australian Institute of Sport,
Australian sporting performances would suffer
greatly in international competition.
Group one main points:
Group two main points:
Which team do you agree with? Why?
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1990s to present
Australia now has more than 120 national sporting organisations and thousands of state,
regional and club bodies. It is estimated that 6.5 million people, about a third of the
population, are registered sports participants.
Many more are involved in activities such as fishing, bushwalking, recreational boating,
horseriding and fitness programs. Water sports have a huge following and the high
interest in sailing is reflected in Australias entry in every Americas Cup challenge since
1967. In September 1983, Australia II became the first foreign yacht to win the cup held
by the US since 1851.
Australia has hosted the Olympic Games twice, as well as hosting the Paralympics in
Sydney in 2000. Australia has been the host nation for four Commonwealth Games, in
Sydney (1938), Perth (1962), Brisbane (1982) and Melbourne (2006), and will host the
2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast. Australia is one of only three nations
to have competed at every modern Olympic Games and has been represented at all
Commonwealth Games.
Including the 2012 London Olympics and 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games,
Australians have won a total of 142 summer Olympic and 803 Commonwealth gold
medals. Women won 20 of the total 35 medals won at London in 2012.
LITERACY ACTIVITY
Research a major Australian sporting achievement that occurred in the last three
decades.
1 What was this achievement and why was it significant?
2 How was this achievement received by the Australian public?
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Emergence of specific groups in sport

The history of Australian sport cannot be properly explored without investigating the
emergence of specific groups in sport. Women and Indigenous Australians have had a
significant impact on the role of sport in shaping Australias identity.
The history of women in Australian sport

In 1984, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) was established to provide a more
coordinated approach to sports development in Australia. The ASC added a Womens
Sport Promotion Unit in 1989 to foster womens participation in sport.
PRACTICAL ACTIVITY
In groups, research one of the following topics:
the history of womens participation in Australian sport
the impact of womens participation in traditionally male sports in Australia
famous Australian sportswomen and their impact on Australian sporting history
the medias influence on womens participation in sport in Australia.
Develop a five-minute multimedia presentation outlining the main findings of your
research with relevant examples. All group members must contribute to the delivery of
either the presentation or class activity.
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Planning space
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The history of Indigenous Australians in sport

Indigenous sport was inseparable from daily living. Hunting and tracking, wrestling,
spear throwing contests, various types of football using possum-skin balls, spinning
disks, stick games, swimming, fishing and canoeing were both a part of work and leisure.
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LITERACY ACTIVITY
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Complete an information report detailing how Indigenous Australians have

increasingly emerged as sporting identities over time. Email your completed report
to your teacher.
To structure your report
Start with an opening paragraph that presents some general information about
Indigenous Australians sporting achievements.
Think of some relevant sub-headings for your report. Examples may include:
~~ the early years
~~ more recent times
~~ popular sports among Indigenous Australians
~~ is gender an issue?
~~ reasons for greater emergence.
Arrange your report so that each
sub-heading has its own paragraph.
Your report should be in the present
tense.
Do not use any personal statements
or opinions.
Include examples as much
as possible to allow greater
understanding and to support your
argument.
Try to get your information from a
variety of reliable sources.
Include a bibliography at the end of
your report.
Teachers email address:
Due date:
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Planning space
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How sport has helped shape Australias identity

Australias sporting history demonstrates the important role sport has played throughout
our history, as well as the continual popularity of sport. Sport has always been readily
embraced by Australians and is an integral part of Australian culture, contributing
substantially to our national identity.
CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITY

1 Locate a significant sporting milestone for each of the dates on the timeline.
1700s
1800s
1900s
2000s
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2 Using the information on your timeline, analyse the changes in the nature of sport in
Australia and the reasons for these changes.
language tip...
To analyse means to examine
relationships between
individual components and
consider further implications.
3 How have changes in sport shaped our national identity? Has this been a positive
development?
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The impact of major events and

competitions
Major national and international events have certain implications for individuals and
society as a whole. International events, such as the Olympics and Commonwealth
Games, can raise awareness of certain sports, increasing their popularity at a local
level. Inspiring stories of athletes reaching their goals at these levels can also be highly
motivational and teach younger fans about the importance of setting goals to achieve
a specific outcome. Sporting events at these levels are also excellent in encouraging
Australians to be active.
LITERACY ACTIVITY
Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
Mind map some of the benefits of hosting the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
to Australian society. Consider aspects such as benefits to the economy, benefits to
sporting participation and benefits to the self-esteem of Australians.
Benefits of hosting the

Commonwealth Games
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Local, state, national and international events

Most sporting associations begin at local club level, with increased opportunities at
regional, national and international levels for those showing particular skill and talent.
Take the following example below of opportunities for participation in netball.
Club participationCatriona begins playing netball as an 8-year-old for the

local Warrawee club.
As a 12-year-old, Catriona is selected as a member of Ku-ring-gai District

representative team, playing against other regional teams throughout NSW.
At 16 years of age, Catriona is selected in the U17 NSW state team, playing
against all other states and territories at the netball nationals.
After competing successfully at a state level, Catriona is selected to go to the

Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra to train for a year.
Catriona is selected in the Australian U21 netball team and plays against other
junior teams from around the world.
Catriona is selected in the Australian open netball team and plays against
other teams from around the world in major competitions such as world
championships, Commonwealth Games and yearly test matches.
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1 Select a sportsperson with which you are familiar. In the space below, draw the
pathway they took from local to elite level sport. If possible, list the actual events they
competed in throughout each level.
2 How has competing at all of these levels benefited their career?
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ICT ACTIVITY
National league case study
One of Australias most recently established national sporting leagues is the soccer
A-League, which began in 2005. Before this the National Soccer League (NSL) existed,
however it was not entirely a state versus state competition and did not attract large
numbers of spectators, despite the popularity of soccer in schools.
Using information obtained from the Internet, answer the following questions.
1 What were some of the benefits of establishing a new soccer league in Australia?
2 Why has soccer become such a popular playing sport in the past few years?
3 What else helped to ensure the success of

establishing the A-League?
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4 What opportunities exist for young people who wish to be involved in the A-League?
Factors influencing Australias

sporting identity
Throughout this unit we have learnt about the role sport has played in shaping
Australias identity. Some indications of the popularity of sport include:
media coverage given to sport
corporate sponsorship in sport
recognition given to sporting heroes
politicians close association with sports
teams
preoccupation with sports results
government funding given to sporting
endeavours.
It is interesting to note that since the inception
of the Australian of the Year award in 1960, 22 per cent of recipients have been
sportsmen and women. This is another example of how central sport is to the Australian
way of life.
DISCUSSION ACTIVITY
In pairs, discuss the positive and negative impacts of sporting culture on Australian society.
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PERSONAL REFLECTION
1 What are some of the factors that influence your participation in sport?
7+2 NUMERACY ACTIVITY
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2 What are some of the factors that have deterred you from participating in sport?
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Go to the Australian Bureau of Statistics website and locate the report about
Australians participation in sport and recreation, entitled Sports and Physical
Recreation: A Statistical Overview, Australia, 2011. Select chapter five of the report.
Examine the table displaying the top ten sporting events attended by Australian
spectators. Propose reasons for these trends. Consider our climate, cultural identity and
overall socioeconomic status.
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Government influence on sport

Government backing and a spectacular rise in commercial sponsorship have been
significant changes in sports financing in recent times. The Australian Government
provided in excess of $325 million to
sport in 2010. The focus of this funding
included:
continued success in high
performance sport
greater grassroots participation
for all ages
excellence in sports management
stepping up the fight against
drugs in sport.
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Discuss why the Commonwealth Government commits such

large funds to Australian sporting endeavours.
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To discuss means to provide
arguments for and against.
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The influence of Australias athletes

Some of Australias elite athletes enjoy a high profile and sometimes use that profile to
benefit the wider community.
LITERACY ACTIVITY
1 With a partner, brainstorm a list of elite athletes who have used their profile to benefit
the community.
2 Of these athletes, who is one you particularly admire? Outline how they have used
their influence to benefit the wider community. Read an athlete biography or research
their personal websites for information.
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ICT ACTIVITY
Research an Australian sporting hero on the Internet from one of the following sports:
athletics, football, rugby, cricket, golf or tennis. Write a brief account of their sporting
career highlights in your own words.
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MEDIA REVIEW
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Sir Donald Bradman
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Using the Internet, research information and articles written about

Sir Donald Bradman. Then, select one of the following newspaper headings
and write a newspaper article in your own words.
Bradman vs England 12 July 1930

Curbed by Bodyline 193233
Arise Sir Donald 13 March 1949
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The influence of sponsorship

Since the rise of professionalism in sport in
Australia, elite athletes can now use their sporting
prowess as a source of income. They can earn such
income through a number of channels:
government funding
corporate sponsorship
product endorsement
prize money.
There is always debate about how much elite
athletes should earn. The need for greater
professionalism in sport is financially driven due
to training, travel, medical, sports nutrition and
psychology expenses, as well as sponsor and
media expectations of high performance in the
international arena. Sportspeople might also receive sponsorship deals that make up a
large percentage of their income, for example, Jelena Dokics lucrative million-dollar
deal with Jetstar, negotiated after her success at the Australian Open in 2009.
According to the 2011 BRW rich list, the top three money earners for Australian
sports people were: Andrew Bogut, basketball ($13 million), Casey Stoner, MotoGP
($9.5 million) and Mark Webber, Formula One ($9 million). Tennis star Sam Stosur
($4 million) and champion surfer Stephanie Gilmore ($1.2 million) were the only two
women, at 11th and 48th on the list, respectively.
ICT ACTIVITY
Using the Internet, research a famous Australian athletes sponsorship arrangements.
Record the companies involved and their deals, if known.
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LITERACY ACTIVITY
In small groups, brainstorm the benefits and problems associated with sponsorship in
Australia.
Benefits
Problems
PRACTICAL ACTIVITY
A famous rugby league player, who is acknowledged as one of the best players
ever, has just negotiated the highest salary recorded in the history of the
game. Due to salary capping restrictions, this has meant that fellow team
members have had their future salaries greatly reduced to accommodate
this arrangement. This has caused a lot of controversy in the media and The
Footy Show has asked the football star to come on the show to respond to
the situation.
Role-play the interview with the following cast members:
the football star
fellow team members
a sports journalist
a fanatical supporter of the football club
Footy Show hosts.
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The influence of the media

The media have played a pivotal role in the rise of organised sport in Australia. They
have helped to popularise sport and extend its influence in Australian society. Sport, the
sport pages and sports segments on radio and television, are a recognisable and distinct
area of Australian life.
There are mutual benefits for the relationship
between the media and sport. Sport relies on
the media to increase its popularity and attract
sponsorship, while the media gains product
exposure and advertising revenue.
The media can actually be responsible for the
growth of new sports such as snowboarding and
for generating more interest in a sport by including
such components as player profiles, game statistics,
interesting angles of play, interviews with players
after the game and player awards.
The media has also been influential in changing the
nature of some sports to increase their popularity.
Examples include:
sudden death play-offs in soccer
the tennis tie-breakers
the shot clock in basketball
AFL and rugby league scheduling Friday night matches.
7+2 NUMERACY ACTIVITY

Television coverage of sport
Choose a TV channel and using the TV

guide, calculate the number of hours
devoted to sport for a week. Fill in the
table on the following page with these
details, and state if an event is solely of
one gender. Record any sporting analysis
shows such as The Footy Show.
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Chosen channel:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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Answer the following questions based on your findings.

1 What are the total hours of sport coverage on your chosen channel for the week?
2 List the top five most covered sports.
3 Are these figures influenced by any major event being staged at the moment?
4 Why do you think these sports receive more coverage than others?
5 Calculate the difference in coverage between male and female sport. Suggest reasons
for any differences.
6 How much time is devoted to talking about sport on shows like The Footy Show?
Who watches these programs?
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Newspaper analysis
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MEDIA REVIEW
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Your teacher will provide you with the sports section from three different papers.
Review the material and answer the questions below.
1 In your opinion, are these three sections gender-balanced? If not, suggest reasons for
the difference.
2 How does the media contribute to the perception of female participation in sport?
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Future perspectives on sport

in Australia
What will the nature of sport in Australia be like in the future? Technology has played a
major role in influencing the presentation of sport. Technology has expanded spectator
involvement, bringing the camera and microphone into every aspect of the game. For
example, with the introduction of digital television it will be possible to choose which
end of the court you want to watch during a tennis match.
Training programs continue to improve performance as biomechanists and exercise
physiologists find better ways to prepare for competition. They now have access to
computer-generated optimal performance styles and athletes can use these to improve
their technique.
It has been suggested that elite sport in the future may involve athletes with injuries
replacing joints and muscles with mechanical parts to make the body ultra-efficient.
Electronic devices may be implanted in the muscles to generate perfect coordination.
If this is the case, then the real competition will be between physicists and pharmacists.
Technology is also assisting in reducing errors, oversights and mistakes in refereeing
and coaching. The use of the third umpire in rugby league and cricket, while initially
controversial, has allowed for more accurate rulings to be made and most spectators
appreciate this improvement.

There have been many technological advances in sports equipment that have been
designed with the aim of improving performance. For each of the sports listed, give
an example of an equipment advancement that has improved the sport for either the
participants or spectators.
Swimming
Cricket
Golf
Athletics
Cycling
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Future participation in sport

The future of sporting participation in Australia is highly dependent on the changing
needs and characteristics of our society. What may have been a popular sport a decade
ago may not suit the type of society that will exist in twenty years.
There are growing trends in our society that can help us to predict the nature of sport
in the future.
Increasing rates of obesityit is now recognised that Australia has one of the
highest rates of obesity per capita in the world, and needs to be more active to
reduce some of the lifestyle-related illnesses causing premature death.
An ageing populationas the median age the Australian population increases,
there is a greater interest in sports that do not involve serious competition and
possible injuries.
Increasing involvement of women in sportas women continue to participate in
sport in greater numbers, there is a growing need to develop more exposure for
women in sport.
Increasing popularity of alternative sportswith the Australian population
becoming more diverse, different cultures will offer a greater range of physical
activity options. Pursuits such as yoga and martial arts continue to grow in
popularity as they offer an opportunity to be active, as well as developing the mind.
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LITERACY ACTIVITY
Future sports in Australia
1 With the growing trends in Australian society in mind, brainstorm sports and
recreational activities that may become popular in the future.
2 Suggest any potential barriers to participating in

these sports in the future.
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Construct a report to predict future developments in sport. Consider the

impact these developments may have on factors such as:
participation rates
performance levels
professionalism
spectator enjoyment
safety
spectator and player behaviour.
Use the planning space on the following
pages for your research. Then, when you
have completed your report, email it to
your teacher.
Due date: ................................................................................................................................................................

Planning space
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Unit vocabulary building
Languag
1 Define the following list words.
List word
Co
LITERACY ACTIVITY
n v e n tio n s
Definition
Achievement
Amateur
Endeavours
Facilities
Funding
Identity
Influence
Participation
Perception
Performance
Professional
Recreational
Spectator
Sponsorship
Technology
2 Give an antonym (opposite) for each of the following list words.
List word
Antonym
Amateur
Influence
Perception
Recreational
Spectator
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Personal evaluation
The things I liked best in this unit were
The things I liked least in this unit were
Improvements that I could suggest for this unit include
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Teacher feedback
Task:
Student strengths:
Improvement areas:
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Teachers comments (1=poor, 5=excellent)
Application in classcontribution of ideas, listening to others
Quality of responses in workbookthoughtful and thorough

responses
Homework completionto a consistently high standard
Spelling, grammar and expressionevidence of care taken

when checking over work
Recommendations:
Book mark:
/10
Parents comments:
Signed:
Date:
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