Participation and influences

Question 1

Young people

Answer 1

Participation is high during compulsory PE but drops when people leave school.

Question 2

How can we improve participation for young people?

Answer 2

Consultation and surveys
Options
Rewards
Single-sex
Role models

Question 3

Age

Answer 3

Puberty could affect self-confidence. Children need standard motor skills. Gaining of responsibilities gives less time for sport. Elderly people experience decreasing flexibility.

Question 4

Gender

Answer 4

In UK, 1.9 million less girls take part than boys.
Don’t see relevance. Feel intimidated. Feel self-conscious. Lack of positive role models.

Question 5

Race, religion and culture

Answer 5

Lack of role models. Religions where you have to cover up cannot take part in swimming for example.

Question 6

Disability

Answer 6

Physical, logistical, psychological reasons.

Question 7

Paraolympics

Answer 7

More media attention,

Question 8

Impacts of parents

Answer 8

Moral - coming to matches
Financial - paying for fees
Transport - driving to practice

Question 9

Impacts of friends

Answer 9

May all go partying on. Supportive friends will ask how games have gone, providing moral support.