Personal Factors That Affect Participation Rates

Question 1

How does “ Gender “ affect participation rates?

Answer 1

Some sports are divided into men’s events and women’s events.

Question 2

How does “Age” affect participation rates?

Answer 2

Some sports are more suited for younger people, some are more suited for older people.

Question 3

How does “social economic group” affect participation rates?

Answer 3

If you are poor or do not have a lot of money, you may be limited to what sports you can play in as you don’t have the money for equipment.
If you have a lot of money/ are wealthy you will have money for equipment and other things you need in sports.

Question 4

How does “ ethnicity “ affect participation rates?

Answer 4

Some sports may be divided by culture or religions - racism.

Question 5

How does “ disability “ affect participation rates?

Answer 5

If you are disabled you won’t be able to take part in certain sports therefore there is a separate sports league for the disabled community.