barriers to participation and possible solutions for under represented groups. Flashcards
what are the 3 main target groups specifically aimed at due to their relative lack of involvement in sport?
- Disabilities
- Ethnic Minorities
- Women/ teenage girls
define disability
when a mental, physical or sensory impairment affects performance
define inclusiveness
all people should have needs, abilities and aspirations recognised, understood and met within a supportive environment
what is integration?
able bodied and disabled people taking part in the same activity at the same time
what is segregation?
people with disabilities participating separately with other disabled performers.
what are the barriers to people with Disabilities participating in more sport.`
negative self-image or lack of confidence.
lack of organised programmes.
lack of specialist clubs/coaches/competitions/lack of specialist equipment
what are the solutions to people with disabilities participating more in sport?
improve technology.
train more specialist coaches
increase investment in disabled sport.
define race.
the physical characteristics of a individual.
what is/ define channelling?
ethnic minorities may be pushed into certain sports and even certain positions within a team, based on assumptions about them.
what is/ define stacking.
the disportionate concentration of ethnic minorities in certain positions in a sport team, which tends to be based on the stereotype that they are more valuable for their physicality than their decision making and communication
define ethnic groups
people who have racial, religeous, or linguistic traits in common.
define sexism
the belief that one sex is inferior to the other, usually women.
