Section 4 Flashcards
Reasons for increased opportunity for disability sports..
- role models
- transport set up
- more coaches and officials
- More clubs set up
- opportunities given through school
- national governing bodies have adapted their sport to include people with disabilities
- raising standards eg Paralympics
- equal opportunities/less discrimination
- increase in media
Reasons for lower participation rates with people with disabilities…
- stereotyping (can’t access it)
- safety concern
- low self esteem
- less media
- not offered in school
- lack of mobility or transport
- lack of facilities and clubs
- lack of specialised coaches
- lack of role models
- lack of info advertisement
Reasons why women’s sport is under represented…
- less media coverage
- lower wages
- less female coaches and officials
- less sponsorship deals
- less role models
- lower ability so less spectators
- less pressure/expectation at a lower age
- negative affect on girls Pe (may drop out after yr 11)
- ## some sports aren’t able to girls at a young age
Solutions to improve representation of women’s sport…
- more female role models
- increase female coaches and officials
- introduce girls to a wider range of sports at a younger age (basketball, rugby)
- equal wages
- more media coverage
- mixed gender classes
- increase enjoyment of school Pe for girls so they want to take part (YSP)
- WOMENS SPORT FOUNDATION (government force equality policies, provide funding and advice)
Reasons why there is little participation of people from lower socio-economic group…
- more jobs (less free time)
- fewer role models
- suffer from social exclusion (discrimination)
- lower levels of health and fitness
- low self esteem
- less opportunities
- less facilities and clubs
- can’t afford transport, membership, comp fees etc
What are the solution to encourage more participation of lower socio-economic groups?
- lower fees and membership
- set up transport system
- set up more local clubs
- role models
- school club links
- set up taster days
- crèches
- SPORT ACTION ZONES (steer away from crime and improve quality of life)
Reasons why ethnic groups are restricted to sport?
- discrimination/prejudice
- conflict of religious beliefs
- some cultures believe education comes first
- lower roles models (Espesh caches and managers)
- racial abuse
What are solutions to stop ethnic groups being restricted to sports?
- policies of inclusion to everyone
- awareness and advertising of stopping discrimination
- helping individuals and communities coming together
- educate the effects of stereotyping
- train more coaches to include everyone
- put on specific sessions for ethnic groups eg Muslim women (swimming)
What are the 4 types of disability?
- mobility impairments
- sensory impairments (blind)
- mental impairments (learning)
- other impairments (language, perceptual)
What is the difference between integration and segregation?
Integration = people with disabilities and people without competing together
Segregation = split into two groups
Reason for integration
- break down neg stereotypes
- can improve motivation
- equal opportunity
- increase self esteem
Reasons against integration..
- safety concern (anger issues)
- demotivating
- performances may vary
Reasons for segregation…
- competing with people with equal abilities
- safer
- reduce chance of injury
Reason against segregation…
- Feel less valued
- discrimination
- restricts equal opportunity
What are the benefits of increased disabled participation?
- more role models to inspire
- more money coming in set up more
clubs - more equal in society
- improve confidence
- improve social skills
- improve confidence/self esteem
- relieve stress
- increase health and fitness
- offer pathways
- reduce stereotyping
