Soc 27 - Engagement Patterns In Sport

Question 1

What are the 5 factors influencing sport?

Answer 1

•Gender
•Age
•Ethnicity
•Disability
•Influence
•Socio economic Group

Question 2

Which gender participate more in sport, Men or Women?

Answer 2

Women’s participation levels are increasing. However, there are still fewer women
participating in sport than men.

Question 3

How does Age affect someone’s ability to play sport?

Answer 3

Age can affect a person’s ability to participate in certain activities
(rugby might be too demanding for an elderly person)

Question 4

Do you have more chance of becoming an elite athlete if you come from a wealthy
family?

Answer 4

People are less likely to participate in sport if they come from a low socio economic
group.Socio-economic groups are generalisations but they can say something about a
person’s chance to access sport or physical activity.

Question 5

Can someone’s Ethnicity and religion impact their participation in sport?

Answer 5

Ethnicity refers to a population whose members identify with each other and are
united by common cultural, linguistic or religious trait

Question 6

Are people with a disability less likely to participate in sport?

Answer 6

People with disabilities take part in many sporting activities. Opportunities for disabled
people in sport are increasing

Question 7

Who influenced you to participate in sport?

Answer 7

Most people’s choice of activity is influenced by others. People tend
to choose the same activities as their friends or family members.