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
What are the 4 different types of provisional strategies?
Appropriate programmes
Sessions
Activities
Times for the different use groups
How does more people participating in a sport positively impact the popularity of the sport?
The more people participate in sport, the more it generates interest. Further drives participation.
How can the weather and environment positively impact popularity?
Technology allows many environments to be recreated.
How can the weather and the environment negatively impact popularity?
UK gets lots of rain which can delay sporting events, such as Test cricket matches. Annoying spectators who lose interest if sport is interrupted.
How can Live spectator opportunities postively impact popularity?
Watching a sport can encourage people to participate in it themselves.
The greater success an individual or team has…
the more popular the sport becomes. They gain more media coverage and interest from the public.
How can Live spectator opportunities negatively impact popularity?
If fewer opportunities to view live sport, fewer people will participate.
How can the provision of facilities positively affect the popularity?
If there are more facilities in an area for certain sports it will allow participation and increase its popularity.
How can the provision for facilities negatively affect the popularity?
If there are no facilities then there will be less participation so won’t become popular.
How does Media coverage impact popularity?
Can increase awareness of a sport.
How do sporting role models increase the the popularity of a sport?
They inspire people to try a sport for themselves or motivate current participants to reach an elite level.
Why do some user groups have low participation rates in sport?
Partly due to a lack of role models.
What does socially acceptable behaviour mean?
Normal and appropriate behaviour.
Certain sports which are seen as socially unacceptable by some people can..
reduce popularity.
What is an Emerging sport?
Upcoming sport whether it is new or old.
How do less popular sports become more popular?
When a team or individual is successful.
Give me three emerging sports.
Footgolf, Kabaddi and Ultimate frisbee.
