Benefits + Barriers. Flashcards
Define Equal Opportunities.
Right to access the same opportunities regardless of race, age, sex, mental and physical capability.
Define Prejudice.
An unfavorable opinion of an individual, based on inadequate facts.
Define Discrimination.
Unfair treatment of a person, or minority group - acts as prejudice.
Define Stereotyping.
A standardized image, makes simple generalizations about a group, allowing others to categorize and treat them accordingly.
List the Types of Discrimination.
Overt.
Covert.
Define Overt Discrimination.
Visible/obvious e.g. racial abuse of a player.
Define Covert Discrimination.
Hidden/less obvious e.g. not selecting a player based on their race.
List the Barriers to Participation.
Family Obligations.
Negative Influences.
Lack of Time.
Lack of Motivation.
Lack of Resources.
Lack of Skill.
What are the Solutions to the Barriers to Participation?
Family - Exercise with family.
Influences - Invite Family and Friends.
Time - Add physical activity to day routine.
Motivation - Invite a friend / Join a new class.
Resources - Activities with few facilities e.g. running/jogging.
Skill - Less skill-based activities e.g. running/jogging.
List the Benefits of Participation for the Individual.
Health - Increase health/fitness, and lower body weight.
Social - Improved Social Skills.
Crime - Positive use of Free time.
Employment - Increased productivity at work.
Economic - Increased spending on healthy pursuits.
List the Benefits of Participation for the Society.
Health - Less strain of NHS, and lower obesity levels.
Social - Increased community integration, and boosted morale.
Crime - Lower Crime Statistics.
Employment - Workplace/Employer benefits due to less time off.
Economical -More money into the economy via leisure spend.
What is the Role of Sport England?
Build the foundation of a Community Sport System by working with National Governing Bodies of Sport.
Sustain Participation Levels.
Helped Talented people from all Diverse backgrounds excel by identifying them early, nurturing them and helping them move up to the elite.
How does Sport England promote Equality and Diversity?
Developing a culture that enables everyone’s full involvement.
Creating an environment where everyone has opportunities to play, compete, officiate, coach, volunteer and run a sporting community.
Describe the Role of Local Partners.
Sport England emphasizes Local Delivery, so works with local partners to ensure sport is accessible across every region in the country.
It funds CSP - who work with providers, including local authorities, health organisations, NGB’s, clubs and schools with a commitment to increasing participation.
List the Services provided by Local Partners.
Club Development.
Coach/Volunteer Development.
Facility Development.
Funding Support.
Education Programmes.
