Sociological Theories Flashcards

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sport england aims

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increase:
physical well being
mental well being
individual development 
social and community development 
economic development
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sport england

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works with a range of partners locally and nationally to try and achieve its ambition of increasing participation in sport and physical activity

  • committed to providing sporting opportunities for all and particularly to groups who experience specific issues
  • aim to make a difference to the inclusion of under represented communities in order to improve their long term opportunities and health outcomes
  • create a sporting habit for life
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principles

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focus money and resources on tackling inactivity
help those who are active now to carry on participating
help sport/active sector become more inclusive
invest in children and young people

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local partners

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work with a range of local partners to ensure sport is accessible across every region
invests in 49 county sport partnerships
provide facilities to increase participation/allow more people to play
improve coaching standard to improve levels of performance
education programmes to improve knowledge of health and fitness + how sport can help
deliver equality campaigns to increase participation in under represented groups
increase funding to provide coaches/ facilities to increase participation

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national partners

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NGBs eg FA
English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS)
UK Sport
Women in Sport- break barriers which put women off playing sport
Sporting Equals- promote ethnic diversity
Street Games- provide facilities and activities in disadvantaged communities so that travel is less of an issue, more accessible
sports aid

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disability

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EFDS helps disabled people to view taking part in sport as a viable lifestyle choice

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whole sport plan

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a business plan submitted to Sport England outlining each NGBs strategies to grow sport participation and enhance talent over the four years

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underrepresented groups

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disability, gender, ethnicity

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disability barriers

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negative self image, lack of confidence
lack of access to suitable facilities 
lack of disposable income 
lack of organised programmes
few role models due to lack of media coverage 
lack of specialist coaches
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disability solutions

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increased investment in disability sport
providing transport to facilities and improved access into facilities
increased media coverage to promote role models
train specialist coaches
educate people on stereotypes of disabled people

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ethnicity

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racism in sport
stacking- lack of ethnic team captains in sports teams, based on the stereotype that they are more valued for their athletic prowess over decision making

channelling- ethnic minorities may be pushed into certain sports and pushed away from others on the basis of stereotypes

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ethnicity barriers

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conflict with religious/cultural observances
higher value placed on education as opposed to sporting participation
fear of racism/prejudice/discrimination
fewer role models to aspire to
language barriers for some

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ethnicity solutions

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training more ethnic minority coaches/teachers
publicising and punishing racist abuse
ensuring provision in PE programmes is appropriate for all ethnic preferences eg for religious wear
media coverage of ethnic minority role models

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gender (women) barriers

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stereotypical myths eg women lack aggression
far less media coverage of women’s sport compared to men
fewer attainable role models in all positions- coaches, officials, players
lack of income/ time due to childcare - women made to feel guilty about leaving child
channelling into female appropriate sports

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gender solutions

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encouraging shared domestic/childcare responsibilities
increased media coverage of women’s sport; providing more positive role models
educate people on stereotypical myths
provide more opportunities for women to join sports clubs
creches/ childcare at sports clubs and gyms

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