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
What are the four Paralympic values?
- Courage - rising above circumstances
- Determination - pushing themselves to limit
- Inspiration - positive role model
- Equality - recognising people have equal worth, overcoming prejudice and discrimination
Give 3 examples of deviant behaviour?
- taking illegal drugs
- match-fixing
- behaving violently
Give 3 reasons for deviance.
- Pressure from coach
- mentality to win only
- media pressure
Give 3 consequences of deviance.
- damage reputation of sport
- become a negative role model
- punishments and bans
What is commercialism?
Taking profit from sport
What are the 3 groups of commercialism?
- sport
- media
- sponsors
How do sports benefit from commercialism?
Increase participation and attract support
How does the media benefit form commercialisation?
Attract audiences for high profile sports stories
How do sponsors benefit from commercialisation?
Funds sports growth, advertising for company and high profile
