engagement patterns of social groups in sport Flashcards
participation rates=
the number of people who take part or are involved in sport
social groups=
people who interact with eachother
stereotype=
fixed idea of a type of person
barrier to participation=
obstacle that prevents participation
what are the social groups?
Gender Age People Ethnicity Disability
gender in social groups=
men are more likely to participate in organised competition whereas women participate in health and fitness
gender barriers=
male dominated culture
lack of confidence
lack of child care
age in social groups=
year 5-8 are most likely to be active everyday
year 9-11 the least
participation decreases with age
age barriers=
lack of interest
peer pressure
school work
age limits
people in social groups=
friends/ peers/ family
people barriers=
expectations school travel peer pressure money
ethnicity barriers=
female only gym
religious beliefs
discrimination
income
