1.1.2 Flashcards
Influences on sport participation: Peers
Support
Listen to advise
Admire/follow their example
Encouragement
Influences on sport participation: Family
Financial support
Motivation
Advise
Transport
Influence on sport participation: Role models
Inspiring
Model behaviour
Admire talent/success
What category do: family, peers and role models come under?
People
Influences on sport participation: cultural factors
Disability
Age
Gender
Race
Influences on sport participation: health and well being
- Illness prevents participation in sport
- Health problem e.g asthma affect ability
- Some people suffer from heart problems
Influences on sport participation: socio-economic factors
- Associated costs e.g subs/equipment
- Status in society e.g employed may be too busy
- Also effects type of sport e.g rich = polo
Influences on sport participation: resources
- Access e.g good public transport links
- Availability
- Location e.g London has lots of opportunities
- Time e.g facilities availability.. Night/evening
Influences on sport participation: image/fashion
Equipment could be influenced by fashion/current trends e.g a certain trainer/top
Influences on sport participation: media
Television/radio/magazines/internet.
Informs people/fuels interest in sport.
Less media coverage = disadvantaged
What are the 4 opportunities to get involved in sport?
- Coach
- Official
- Volunteer
- Player
Aims of initiatives..
Increase participation
Retain people in activity
Provide opportunities for talented performers
What does the Youth Sport Trust do?
Charity which aims to give many children benefits of participating in sport
What are the four levels in the sports participation pyramid? Bottom to top
Foundation
Participation
Performance
Excellence/elite
What are Sport England’s initiatives?
Increase participation in sport
Keep peoples involved in sport
Support elite performs through coaching and finding