Participation Flashcards
What are the physical health benefits of participating in sports
- Reduces risk of certain diseases e.g. obesity
- Improves heart function / health
- Improves body shape
- Improves efficiency of body systems
What are the social health benefits of participating in sport
- Improves teamwork
- You can meet new friends and people
- You can develop communication skills
What mental health benefits does participating in sports bring
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- Releases serotonin
- Increases self confidence and esteem
What are the 5 main barriers to participation in sport
1.Accessibility
2. Attitudes
3. Role models
4. Media coverage
5. Steryotyping
Why is accessibility a barrier to participation
Accessibility is a barrier when theres less access to facilities, clubs and recourses e.g. fewer girls football clubs or specialised equipment needed for disabilities
Why is attitude a barrier to participation
Having a negative attitude of sport formed through a bad experience e.g. bad experience with a coach
Why are role models a barrier to participation
There are a lack of role models for certain social groups so young people have no one to look up too
Why is media coverage a barrier to participation
Media coverage tends to focus on the same sports/groups
Why is stereotyping a barrier to participation
There are negative stereotypes that certain groups cant/shouldn’t participate in sports
What are 4 ways of breaking down the 5 barriers
- Discounted prices e.g. student discounts
- Specialist classes e.g. women only swimming times
- New facilities/ equipment e.g. ramp for wheelchair
- Create role models e.g. advertising for certain groups
How does ethnic groups/race/religion/culture affect participation
Certain race/ cultures are stereotyped into certain activities, they have a lack of role models and they don’t have access to facilities
How does family and friends affect participation
Family can encourage participation by providing equipment and funding, providing transport and by becoming a role model. Friends can peer pressure other friends into sports
How does disabilities affect participation
Being disabled comes with barriers like no accessibility, stereotyping and discrimination, lack of role models and media coverage, a lower self esteem and a lack of confidence
What are 2 strategies that increase participation among disabled people
Adapted sports- changing rules and regulations of mainstream sports to make them more accessible
Interrogation- having disabled and abled bodied athletes playing together to reduce discrimination
What affect does gender have on participation
Females have negative attitudes towards sports due to bad experiences, they have less access to resources because there are more opportunities for males, there are a lack of female role models and theres less media coverage of female sporting events, sexism
What affect does socio-economic status have on participation
Status sports usually have high costs of clothing, membership and equipment which reduce the participation
