C20 - Barriers to Participation + Mass Participation Flashcards
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What are barriers to participation for women?
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- Barriers: Stereotypes, lack of role models, lower media coverage, limited funding, body image issues, lack of childcare.
- Initiating Change: Campaigns (e.g., This Girl Can), increasing media coverage, providing female-only sessions, offering childcare at facilities.
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What are barriers to participation for race & ethnicity?
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- Barriers: Racial discrimination, lack of role models, cultural or religious restrictions, cost.
- Initiating Change: Anti-discrimination policies, promoting diverse role models, culturally sensitive programs (e.g., gender-specific swimming times).
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What are barriers to participation for people with disabilities?
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- Barriers: Accessibility of facilities, lack of specialized coaches, high equipment costs, stereotypes.
- Initiating Change: Building accessible facilities, training inclusive coaches, funding initiatives like Active Alliance, promoting Paralympians as role models.
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What are barriers to participation for lower social classes?
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- Barriers: High cost of facilities, lack of local opportunities, travel costs.
- Initiating Change: Subsidized programs, community facilities, free school-based programs.
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What are barriers to participation for older adults?
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- Barriers: Health issues, fear of injury, lack of tailored programs.
- Initiating Change: Offering low-impact classes, campaigns promoting health benefits of exercise (e.g., NHS initiatives).
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What are the benefits of mass participation?
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- Health Benefits: Reduces risk of chronic diseases, improves mental well-being.
- Economic Benefits: Reduces NHS costs, boosts sports industry revenue.
- Social Benefits: Builds community cohesion, reduces crime rates, enhances quality of life.
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Q
What is the Sports Development Pyramid?
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- Foundation Level: Basic skills taught in schools and clubs.
- Participation Level: Recreational activities, local leagues.
- Performance Level: Competitive sports at regional/national level.
- Excellence Level: Elite performers competing internationally.
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What are current participation trends from the Active Lives Adult survey?
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- Conducted by Sport England.
- 63% of adults (16+) in England achieve 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per week.
- Gender Gap: Men more active than women.
- Age Trend: Participation declines with age.
- Higher participation in higher socio-economic groups.
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What are participation trends from the Active Lives Children survey?
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- 46.8% of children (5-16) meet recommended physical activity levels.
- Boys more active than girls.
- Children from lower socio-economic groups are less active.
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What did the NHS survey reveal about participation?
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- Highlights the relationship between physical activity and health.
- Shows declining activity with age.
- Inactive lifestyles linked to increased health issues.
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What is the role of UK Sport?
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- Focuses on elite performance but impacts participation by inspiring grassroots engagement.
- Funds initiatives like Talent ID programs.
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What is the role of the Youth Sport Trust?
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- Focuses on school-based sports participation.
- Runs programs like School Games to engage children in competitive sports.
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What is the role of Sports Leaders UK?
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- Trains young people to become sports leaders.
- Encourages participation by empowering individuals to deliver sports sessions.
14
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What is the role of the UK Sports Institute?
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- Provides science and medical support for elite athletes.
- Indirectly inspires participation by showcasing the benefits of top-level sports science.
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What is the London 2012 Legacy aim?
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- To create a lasting increase in grassroots participation.
- Focused on inspiring a generation through Olympic success and facility investment.
