L.o 1- [1] User Groups & Barriers

Question 1

User group

Answer 1

Groups of people who can assess sport

Question 2

List the different user groups

Answer 2

Ethnic minorities, elderly, disabled or single parents

Question 3

Barriers of participation

Answer 3

Something that prevents a player from participating in a sport

Question 4

Barriers that prevent ethnic minorities

Answer 4

• cultural difference
• lack of disposable income
• Different religions (e.g. Islam) has certain conditions that women must remain covered up

Question 5

Barriers that prevent the retired/elderly

Answer 5

• Lack of disposable income (rely on pensions)
• child care (they usually have to take care of family members, typically grandchildren)
• poor mobility & physical health

Question 6

Barriers that prohibit families with young children

Answer 6

• Money (it’s expensive for family sessions so decide otherwise)
• Lack of time (parents constantly occupied with other issues)

Question 7

Barriers that stop single parents

Answer 7

• lack of disposable income (may be living on a low income job and can’t afford sessions or equipment )
• lack of time (constantly busy, without a partner for support)

Question 8

Barriers that prevent children’s (0-13 yrs old) participation

Answer 8

• Lack of sessions (no sessions targeted for kids)
• dependancy (dependant on an adult to provide and pay for the facilities and equipment)
• peer pressure (others opinions influences children’s perception)
• gender stereotypes (a girl may not be able to join a “boy” sport)

Question 9

Barriers which prohibit teenagers

Answer 9

• Lack of motivation
• Other entertainment sources (on the Internet and social media platforms)
• Lack of time (due to revision, school work and exams)

Question 10

Barriers that prevent disabled people

Answer 10

• lack of specialised equipment (e.g. Wellchairs)
• lack of specialised coaches & teachers
• poor access to facilities (no toilets or disabled changing spaces)

Question 11

Barriers which stop the unemployed

Answer 11

• lack of motivation

* lack of disposable income

Question 12

Barriers that prevent young couples

Answer 12

• other commitments (leading to possible lack of money and time)
• lack of couple activities to do together
• They may wish to pursue a career instead