Nov 26 - Sport and The Future
Sport and the Future
Kine 2079 by Nicole Lee
Date: November 26, 2024
The Olympics and The Future
Key Topics:
E-sports and their integration with the Olympics.
Holograms enhancing viewing experiences.
Use of robotics as Olympic events and training tools.
Layout Changes in the Olympics
Introduction of multiple Olympic events throughout the year.
Elimination of sex testing protocols.
Toward Change in Sport
Requirements for Change:
Awareness of political mechanisms and power dynamics affecting sports.
Imagination for future possibilities in sport.
Embracing sociological perspectives for improvements in sport and society.
Predictions for the Future of Sport
Lens of Analysis:
Technology and Media
The Environment
Prediction #1
Access to conventional sport and recreation will remain unequal across Canada.
Prediction #2
Increased role of private sector and NGOs in sport development due to government gaps.
Prediction #3
Growth of alternative leisure activities due to access issues in formal sports settings, amplified by the internet and social media.
Prediction #4
Strengthening influence of international NGOs in sport development and peace initiatives.
Prediction #5
New technologies will create opportunities for recreational sport participation, with mixed effects on health and well-being.
Prediction #6
Biotechnological advances will prompt new ethical dilemmas in competitive sports.
Prediction #7
Media audience experiences will become more interactive and mobile, yet not radically change social messages conveyed.
Prediction #8
Renewed debates on strategies for "greening" sport as critiques gain traction.
References
Scherer, J., & Wilson, B. (Eds.). (2020). Sport and Physical Culture in Canadian Society (2nd ed.). Pearson.