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:

  1. Technology and Media

  2. 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.