Cultural and Social Factors

Question 1

Give 3 reasons that we have more leisure time than we had in the past

Answer 1

Higher unemployment levels
Shorter working hours
Part time and shift work
Technological advances

Question 2

Give an example of how technological advances have increased leisure time

Answer 2

The internet has allows people to work from home and communicate remotely, saving time travelling to/from work and for meetings

Question 3

Any provider that provides opportunities for people in their available leisure time, eg. gyms, golf clubs

Answer 3

The leisure industry

Question 4

What is a user group? Give 2 examples

Answer 4

Particular groups of people who use leisure services.
Disabled
Elderly
Women
Unemployed
Mothers and toddlers

Question 5

What does etiquette mean? Give an example from football

Answer 5

The unwritten code of conduct or conventions of a sport.
eg- kicking the ball out of play to stop the game if a player is injured in football. The opposition then returns the ball from the throw in

Question 6

This is where the peer group will attempt to persuade an individual to follow their lead

Answer 6

Peer group pressure

Question 7

Give a positive effect that a peer group can have on an individual

Answer 7

If your friends all want to go to the park to play football, you will be more likely to participate

Question 8

Give 3 ways that family can have a positive influence on participation in sport

Answer 8

Provide equipment or clothing
Encouragement and support, taking an interest
Pay for transport or fees
Pay for coaching
Act as a role model

Question 9

Give two ways that family could have a negative impact on participation in sport

Answer 9

May stop you from participating in some activities due to concerns over safety (eg boxing)
May not be able to afford to provide equipment or transport

Question 10

What has happened to opportunities for women in sport over the last decade

Answer 10

They have increased dramatically

Question 11

Give an example of how ethnicity can influence participation

Answer 11

Someone from an Asian background may be more likely to participate in cricket or hockey as these activities are very popular on the sub-continent

Question 12

What is the link between fair play and safety LOL Have it

Answer 12

Safety means following the rules to ensure no-one gets injured. Fair play means following the etiquette of the activity, and not trying to bend the rules or partake in gamesmanship