Participation

Question 1

Barriers in participation

Answer 1

gender
ethnicity
age
disability
socio-economic status

Question 2

Gender

Answer 2

Women’s participation has historically been affected by range of stereotypes

Question 3

Barriers to participation for women

Answer 3

discrimination
less media coverage meaning less sponsorship
fewer female role models = less young women motivated to participate

Question 4

Ethnicity

Answer 4

Participation from certain ethnic background limited to sports traditionally associated with ethnic group

Question 5

Barriers to participation for ethnic groups

Answer 5

cultural and religious traditions can affect participation such as fasting

Question 6

Socio economic meaning

Answer 6

how much money you have and where you may live

Question 7

Socio economic

Answer 7

Low socio economic group = less participation
impacts type of activities

Question 8

Barriers for low socio economic groups

Answer 8

sport may require special equipment which required money
work shifts can be irregular

Question 9

Age

Answer 9

Good to start young as skills develop overtime
Injuries more likely at old age
flexibility decreases

Question 10

Disability

Answer 10

Limited number of coaches with qualifications
Difficult to find clubs to join

Question 11

Family

Answer 11

Parents history can influence child’s participation
Negative attitude can be passed on

Question 12

How family can encourage participation

Answer 12

providing equipment
providing transport
being good role models

Question 13

Peers

Answer 13

If peers do certain sport the individual can be encouraged to the same sport
Starting sport with friend can be easier