21st century

Question 1

social class

Answer 1

some sports still affected by access e.g expense

social mobility can be achieved through progressional sport

some sports still affected by access (expense)

Question 2

gender

Answer 2

increased womens participation but still not as high as male

sport still regarded by some as ‘unfeminine’

certain activities are traditionally linked to either males or females - this can lead to discrimination

more women are involved in physical exercise and there is far more interest in health and fitness activities

Question 3

law and order

Answer 3

law now more applicable to problems in sport

racial and gender equality laws are reducing discrimination in sports

football banning ordered have been used to stop football fans who are potential ‘trouble makers’ from travelling abroad

Question 4

education

Answer 4

compulsory PE

Question 5

time

Answer 5

even more leisure time which increases participation

growing availability of time due to technological advances and more flexible working hours results in more participation in sport

Question 6

money

Answer 6

some sports have declined in participation because of cost

less amount of people spectating because of cost

less money being spent on sport =slightly less participation for some

Question 7

transport

Answer 7

increase in spectators because people could travel widely

regular fixtures, leagues and competitions

Question 8

what else

Answer 8

dedicated sports channels now exist

Question 9

social mobility

Answer 9

the changes in wealth, education and occupation over a persons lifetime