Issues which affect participation in sport Flashcards
What are user groups?
Groups of people that are categorised in a certain way. Categories are based on the needs and issues that affect participation.
What is somebody’s gender identity?
Who they know themselves to be. Traditionally grouped into 2 genders (male and female).
How can the sport you participate in be influenced by your culture or ethnicity?
People from different ethnic groups may be steered away or towards certain activities.
Describe retired/60+ people in terms of sports.
Often have more time as they do not work, but they also more likely to have physical difficulties. Participate in low-impact activities.
What is families with children?
An adult with a child.
What is a Carer?
Someone who provides unpaid care and support to a family member, friend, or neighbour who needs help.
Explain someone having a family commitment.
Someone who prioritises their family responsibilities and actively dedicates time and energy to their loved ones.
Young children
Up to the age of leaving primary school (11).
Teenagers
Someone over the age of thirteen till 18.
What are the different types of disabilities?
Physical disabilities e.g. wheelchair users, prosthetic limb.
Hearing impairment.
Neurological conditions.
Learning disabilities.
Explain people who work in terms of sports.
Have money available to play sport but find it hard to find time.
What are the possible barriers for families with young children?
Lack of free time
Family commitments
Lack of disposable income
What are the possible barriers for Gender?
Lack of equal coverage by media
Lack of confidence
What are the possible barriers for Different ethnic groups?
Lack of sporting role models
Lack of family role models
Lack of equal coverage by media
What are the possible barriers for Retired/60+ people?
Lack of appropriate activity provision
Family commitment
Lack of confidence
What are the possible barriers for Young children?
Lack of transport
Lack of disposable income
Lack of awareness of appropriate
What are the possible barriers for Teenagers?
Lack of appropriate activity provision
Lack of disposable income
Lack of family role models
What are the possible barriers for people with disabilities?
Lack of awareness of appropriate activity provision
Lack of equal coverage by media
Lack of appropriate activity provision
What are the possible barriers for people who work?
Fatigue/Tiredness
Lack of time
Lack of awareness
What are the possible barriers for unemployed/economically disadvantaged people?
Lack of disposable income
Lack of transport
What are some possible barrier solutions for Gender?
Targeted campaigns
Role models
Same sex sport sessions
What are some possible barrier solutions for Ethnicity?
Targeted campaigns
Ethnic role models
Sessions to appeal to many ethnicities
What are some possible barrier solutions for Retired people?
Targeted campaigns
Sessions during the day
Suitable sessions
What are some possible barrier solutions for Families?
Targeted campaigns
Free creches
Soft play provision
What are some possible barrier solutions for carers?
Campaigns
Exercise at home
Appropriate timings of activities
What are some possible barrier solutions for children?
Targeted campaigns
Positive role models
Free transport
What are some possible barrier solutions for disabled people?
Disability specific activities
Disabled role models
Specialised equipment such as hoists.
What are some possible barrier solutions for people who work?
Promotion of available activities
Positive role models
Out of work hours sessions
What are some possible barrier solutions for unemployed people?
Free activities
Link activities to Job centre
Free/discounted equipment
What are the 3 different types of promotional strategies?
Use of targeted promotion
Role models
Initiatives.
What are the 4 different types of access strategies?
Increased and appropriate transport availability
Availability of appropriate facilities and equipment
Improved access to facilities for all user groups
Appropriate pricing for all user groups
