Engagement patterns

Question 1

what are engagement patterns

Answer 1

the trends in level of involvement across social groups

Question 2

what are the main social groups

Answer 2

gender
disability
race religion culture
socio económico status
age

Question 3

main points for gender

Answer 3

stereotypes, not viewed as feminine if competitive, un lady like to train hard, should be at home

less media coverage, less money, less support, slower development

Question 4

main disability points

Answer 4

misconceptions of ability, integration, adapted sports,

Question 5

main ethnic group points

Answer 5

good participation but disparities between sports of some groups, 30% of england footballers and athletes are from minority backgrounds

Question 6

main socio economic points

Answer 6

lower group generally means lower participation, too expensive, may play cheaper sports

Question 7

main age points

Answer 7

compulsory for school but more girls drop out after, infrastructure as you get older not implemented, promoting overage participation, fitness levels decline with age

Question 8

how do family and peers affect participation

Answer 8

family trends, support or discouragement, too expensive, only go if friends go