Influences, opportunities and the sports participation pyramid Flashcards
What are the 6 key influences?
- People
- Image
- Cultural factors
- Resources
- Health and wellbeing
- Socio-economic
What influences come under the key influence of PEOPLE?
Family
Peers
Role models
What influences come under the key influence of IMAGE?
Fashion
Media coverage
What influences come under the key influence of CULTURAL FACTORS?
Disability
Age
Gender
Race
What influences come under the key influence of RESOURCES?
Availability
Location
Access
Time
What influences come under the key influence of HEALTH and WELLBEING?
Illness
What influences come under the key influence of SOCIO-ECONOMIC?
Cost
Status
Explain how FAMILY can influence a person choice in physical activity?
People often take part in the same activities as their parents as this is what they are exposed to and encouraged to do.
Explain how PEERS can influence a person choice in physical activity?
People do what their friends do. It is also easier to succeed with the encouragement and support of friends.
Explain how FASHION can influence a person choice in physical activity?
Sports require the ‘right’ equipment. Some brands and therefore sports become fashionable.
Explain how ROLE MODELS can influence a person choice in physical activity?
Successful sports people make others want to do what they do. E.g. Jessica Ennis
Explain how MEDIA COVERAGE can influence a person choice in physical activity?
If sports are covered in the media people are more aware of them and maybe encouraged to try the activity.
Explain how DISABILITY can influence a person choice in physical activity?
People with disability may only be able to take part in certain sports, it depends on if the sport can be adapted. The range of sports available for disabled people is increasing.
Explain how AGE can influence a person choice in physical activity?
Age can affect performance. There are some age restrictions in sports. Certain sports are easier to start young and appeal to people of different ages. e.g. Gymnastics when young, lawn bowls when older.
Explain how GENDER can influence a person choice in physical activity?
Some activities are viewed as male only or female only. Some activities aren’t as easily available for men as woman and vice versa.
Explain how RACE can influence a person choice in physical activity?
Taking up a sport can be influenced by ethnic background and can link to culture. E.g. Indians and Pakistanis playing cricket.
Explain how AVAILABILITY can influence a person choice in physical activity?
The facilities and resources for the sport must be available. e.g water sports are more popular with people who leave by the sea.
Explain how LOCATION can influence a person choice in physical activity?
Some locations not suitable for some sports. Links to facilities. E.g Skiing in Spain - there are no mountains with snow
Explain how ACCESS can influence a person choice in physical activity?
The facilities need to be accessible. If people can’t access them easily then they may not do the activity
Explain how TIME can influence a person choice in physical activity?
Facilities need to be available when people want to use them.
Explain how ILLNESS can influence a person choice in physical activity?
Individuals who are ill can’t take part.
Explain how COST can influence a person choice in physical activity?
Most activities have some cost associated to them. If people can’t afford them they can’t do them.
List the four ways to be involved in sport
- Participant
- Leader/coach
- Official
- Volunteer
What is at National Governing Body?
An NGB is an organisation that runs a particular sport. The NGB ensures there are competitions and coaching for all abilities. E.g. England Netball
What is Sport England?
Sport England provides opportunities for people of all ages to get involved and remain involved in sport. They work closely with NGBs.
What is the Youth Sport Trust?
The Youth Sport Trust provides young people with the opportunity to become and remain involved in sport.
What are the four stages of the sports particiaption pyramid
- Foundation
- Participation
- Performance
- Elite
On the sports participation pyramid who is in the foundation stage?
Base of the pyramid. Participants are learning basic sporting skills. e.g. primary PE lessons.
On the sports participation pyramid who is in the participation stage?
The is the stage where people begin to participate regularly in a particular sport. e.g. school club
On the sports participation pyramid who is in the performance stage?
Concentrate on sport specific skills and develop talent in a specific sport. Playing and competing for a club outside of school.
On the sports participation pyramid who is in the elite stage?
The is the peak of the pyramid. It is people who have reached sporting excellence. They may be representing their country.
