Cultural And Social Factors and qualifications

Question 0

What are the two types of leisure facility providers? What are the differences?

Answer 0

Private companies (run by business’s to make money)
-better facilities
-more expensive
Publicly owned facilities (provided by the local authorities
-often for the under represented (disabled, woman)
-aims to increase participation therefore cheaper

Question 1

What factors are a reason for increase in leisure time?

Answer 1

Shorter working week
Early retirement
People living longer
Increase in unemployment

Question 2

What is etiquette? Give an example

Answer 2

The unwritten rules of sport which incorporate sportsmanship and fair play into the game
An example is kicking the football off the pitch when the opposition are injured

Question 3

What are the four social groups that can effect sport participation?
How does it effect it?

Answer 3

Peers - following their opinion (peer pressure)
Family - following opinion, their support for you in the sport and a family role model
Gender - sports have a stereotype towards a sport and the gender of the participant
Ethnicity - cultures and religions forbid some sports (Islamic women cannot play mixed gender sports)

Question 4

What are the two examination based courses for qualifications? Explain what they are

Answer 4

GCSE - first step of academic pathway, short course with 50% practical and 40% theory
GCE/A level - the progression from GCSE, a two year course with theory and practical

Question 5

What are the two vocational pathways for qualifications? Explain what they are

Answer 5

BTEC - equivalent to GCSE or GCE, which prepare students for a career in sport (more practical and coursework based)
Sports Performance award - such as Junior sports leader or Football organiser to give students an introduction to other roles in sport

Question 6

Three examples of proficiency testing and awards?

Answer 6

Coaching awards (eg. Level 1)
Life saving awards
Gymnastic proficiency award