Engagment patterns of different social groups

Question 1

What impact does gender have on engagment patterns ?

Answer 1

• Overall fewer women participate regularly in sport then men
• Sports are still seen as more male or female sports- this makes it harder for women to participate in football
• Womens sports aren’t as highly valued and less media coverage is given

Question 2

What impact does religion have on engagment patterns

Answer 2

• Racial prejudice and resulting discrimination may lead to fewer opportunities for some groups
• Cultural traditions and norms, such as dress codes or observation of religious festivals, may clash with training and events
• Economic deprivation that exists in some cultural groups may limit access to some sports, e.g.
  Sports that are more expensive, such as skiing or horse riding
• The presence of role models, particularly in the media, from a diverse range of races, religions and cultures is important to educate society and encourage more people to participate in sports

Question 3

What impact does age have on engagment pattersn ?

Answer 3

• Young children may not be confident in physical activities due to a lack of coordination and motor skills
• Access to certain sports may depend on school sports facilities or school traditions
• Parent or teacher preferences may mean that some sports are more familiar to young people than others; people are more likely to participate in familiar sports
• Physical abilities of teenagers change during adolescence due to growth spurts; this may affect confidence
• Teenage participation in sports can also be affected by issues around changes in appearance and peer pressure

Sports participation in working-age adults may be affected by factors such as:
-Leisure time may be limited by work
- Available leisure time may be taken up by family commitments

Question 4

What impact do people (family, friends & peers) on engagment factors ?

Answer 4

Family and friends can have a positive or negative influence on participation in sports
Positive influence may come from family members or friends that show support for a participant’s chosen sport, such as:
-Attending matches
- Providing emotional support
- Making financial contributions
- Providing transport
- Participating in the same sport

Negative influences might include:
- Other family commitments, such as the activities of siblings, may clash with sporting events
- A family may prioritise other events that are not sport related
- There may be peer pressure to be involved in a particular activity or not

Question 5

How can disability impact engagment patterns ?

Answer 5

• If someone is disbled it will be harder to take part in sport because of :
• Lack of tailored sports/clubs
• Lack of role models
• Lack of media covergae
• Lack of adaptations