influences on Participation

Question 1

Gender

Answer 1

1) women events have a lower profile than mens, get less media coverage= fewer role models
2) less media coverage=less sponsorship= less money
3) gender may affect what sport you do, stereotypes

Question 2

Ethnicity

Answer 2

1) religious beliefs or ethnic backgrounds
2) culture you grow up in, cultural sports
3) racism and racial abuse problems- campaigns decrease that

Question 3

Socio-Economic Groups

Answer 3

how much money, location, type of job

1) most sports cost money- people cant afford
2) lots pf sports require equipment
3) some sports require special facilities
4) need access to a car/ transport
5) working on irregular hrs or shifts can make it hard to do sports