Socio-cultural Influences Flashcards
What are the factors influencing participation in sport?
- age
- gender
- ethnicity
- disability
- socio-economic status
What are 3 physiological factors?
- ageing may affect flexibility
- disability
- puberty
What are the age trends that affect participation in sport?
- developing gross motor skills at young age
- growth spurts
- menopause
- old age decreases mobility
What are the gender factors affecting participation in sport?
- PE in school is limited
- don’t like playing with other gender
- feel judged
- not enough spare time
- lack of positive role models
- media coverage
What are the reasons that black and minority ethnic (BME) groups have low participation in sport?
Lack of BME role models E.g. coaches, professionals
What are the disabled factors affecting participation in sport?
- physical barriers - lack of adapted equipment
- logistical barriers - inappropriate communication and lack of transport
- psychological barriers - lack of confidence
How can you adapt sport?
- where - lower net
- how - roll instead of throw
- what - Bell-ball
- who - uneven teams
Define sportsmanship.
A sportsperson must behave in a certain way which is fully compliant with the rules and expected behaviours of the sport.
Define etiquette.
Unwritten rules or customs to uphold respect and fairness.
Give an example of etiquette.
Shaking hands after the match
Give examples of sportsmanship.
Helping a rival player
Define gamesmanship.
Player may bend the rules and use questionable methods to gain an advantage without break them.
Give an example of gamesmanship.
Time-wasting
How can someone become a role- model in sport?
By demonstrating sporting values on and off the field
What are the 3 Olympic values?
- Excellence - taking part a striving for improvement,not just winning
- Friendship - developing a tolerance and understanding between all people
- Respect - have consideration for others, yourself and the wider environment by respecting rules and officials
