Socio-cultural Influences Flashcards
What can affect the sports people play?
Gender, age, socio-economic group, ethnicity, disability and the influences of other people
How does gender affect what sport they play?
Some activities are still considered male or female. E.g a boy may struggle to find a boys netball team.
How does age affect what sports people play?
Some sports are more suited to younger people such as gymnastics which requires high levels of co-ordination where as some sports are more suited to older people such a bowls where they don’t have to be physically fit
How does the socio-economic group affect the sport people play?
Some sports are more suited to people with more money such as polo where they need a horse. Where as some sports such as football dont need much money and can be played by anyone
