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Sport and Society (1) Flashcards

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What is popular recreation ?

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The sports and pastimes associated with the lower classes in pre-industrial Britain

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Why was popular recreation local ?

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Communication and transport were limited

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Why did popular recreation have basic rules ?

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Widespread illiteracy

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Why did popular recreation only happen occasionally ?

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Very little free time due to long working hours

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Why was popular recreation rural and functional ?

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People lived in the countryside/ rural areas

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Why was popular recreation aggressive and male dominated ?

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Cruel/ Violent way of life for the working class

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Why was wagering evident in popular recreation ?

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Class division clearly existed

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Who played mob football?

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The lower class

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Where was mob football played?

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In the fields - using the natural rural local landscape

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Was mob football played often ?

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Played occasionally due to long working hours

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What were the rules and regulations of mob football ?

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Limited - no murder - was eventually banned by local authorities

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Who played real tennis ?

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Upper class males

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Where was real tennis played ?

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In non local purpose built facilities with specialised equipment

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Was real tennis played often ?

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Played on a regular basis

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What were the rules and regulations of real tennis ?

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Complex written rules, to show their ‘superiority’ over the lower class

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What are the negatives effects in the first half of the 19th Century ?

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Rural to Urban migration, lack of leisure time, lack of income, poor health, loss of rights, a lack of public provisions

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What are the positive effects in the second half of the 19th Century ?

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Health and hygiene improved, increase in wages + amount of free time, emergence of the middle class, influence of ex-public school boys, values of athleticism, industrial patronage, better transport + communications, became cheaper to travel

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How did the movement of teams impact association football ?

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Led to national fixtures on a regular basis, and a higher standard of opposition

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How did improved access to parts of the country impact association football ?

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Leagues were formed, involving clubs across the country

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How did cheaper train travel impact association football ?

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Allowed performers access to new activities, increased number of performers and overall standard

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How did improved access to the countryside impact association football ?

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Activities in rural areas were reachable and affordable

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How did print media impact rational recreation ?

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Increased knowledge and awareness of sport

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How did increased knowledge of results impact rational recreation ?

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Allowed more people to follow the sport, increasing spectators

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How did increased communications impact rational recreation ?

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Led to the codification of sport, so fixtures could be played across the country

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Why did the Church promote sport ?

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A form of social control, promoted Christian values, and increased church attendance

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How did the Church help provide more opportunities for sporting involvement ?

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Church organised teams, provided facilities (fields + church halls), lots of church groups formed

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What are the characteristics of public schools ?

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Non local, controlled by trusties, drinking + gambling, boarding, fee-paying, spartan, boys and gentlemen

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What impact did the role of the Christian gentlemen have on sport ?

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Educational reform, godliness and manliness, regular competition. written codes, specialist facilities

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What impact did athleticism and the Corinthian spirit have in public schools?

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Physical endeavour, moral integrity, gentry, the church, compulsory activities, public school championship

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How did the old boys spread a new codified sport of association football ?

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Returned from university as teachers, vicars, soldiers, factory owners, set up NGB’s, influence on middle class sports clubs

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How and when did National Governing Bodies develop ?

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Mid to late 19th century, defining stage in the development of sport as we know it today

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What factors affected the formation of National Governing Bodies ?

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Codification of the sport is enforced to prevent professionalism, maintain control of sport, organise leagues + fixtures + cup competitions

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What is an amateur ?

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A person who plays sport for the love of it and receives no financial gain

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What are the values of amateurism in the late 19th century ?

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Manliness, high moral integrity, appreciating the value of health + fitness + rule regulated activity

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What are the features of a ‘gentleman amateur ?

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Played to a high moral code, belonged to the social elite, saw sport as a character building exercise, used their natural talents, respected members of society with public school background

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What are the positive impacts of the 19th century ‘gentleman amateur’ ?

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Amateurs held a high status than professional, adhered to a code of ethics, participation in sport was seen as more important than winning, the new middle class admired the cultural values of the upper class gentlemen amateur

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What are the key features of modern-day amateurs ?

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Have a lower status than professionalism, some receive finance to pay for training expenses, performance at top level is mostly open to all, blurring of amateur and professional distinctions

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What are the positives of modern-day amateurs ?

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Codes of amateurism still seen in sport, fair play is still viewed positively + promoted in a number of ways - fair play awards, Sports like rugby still have codes of conduct based on such principles - calling the referee ‘sir’

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What caused the rise in professionalism ?

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Training became specialised, results + winning became more important, foul play + gamesmanship + challenging referee became common

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What are some positive impacts of professionalism ?

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A chance to earn money whilst not at work, broken time payments, avenue of social mobility, led to media + commercialisation

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What are the features of modern day professionalism ?

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All classes can compete, celebrity status, lots of money invested in sport, more spectators at matches, high rewards through media + sponsorship

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How did association football spread throughout England ?

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Old boys, Industrialists, Churches

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How did association football spread across the world ?

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British Empire - through officers, soldiers, sailors, traders, workers

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What are the key features of Lawn Tennis (1800 - 1950) ?

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Organised by the middle class

Middle class invention

Played by the middle class

Use of specialist equipment

Use of standardised rules

Played by males and females

Public provision (spread to working class via public parks)

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How did Lawn Tennis spread throughout England ?

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Improving society, Women’s participation, Role Models, Popularity

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How did Lawn Tennis spread throughout the rest of the word ?

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Travellers, Olympics, International Tournaments

47
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How did athletics spread throughout England ?

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British festivals, Education, National competition

48
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How did athletics spread throughout the rest of the world ?

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British Empire, Olympic games, International competition

49
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What is the golden triangle ?

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The relationship and dependency of sport, sponsorship and the media have on each other to make sport profitable

50
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What is commercialisation ?

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Refers to the influence of business on sport to make a profit

51
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How has commercialisation impacted on the sports performer ?

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Refers to the influence of business on sport to make a profit

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What are the positive effects of media ?

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Allows international following

Can encourage grass roots participation

can be used to expose social issues

Can encourage more telegenic sports

Increase standard of performance

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What are the negative effects of media ?

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Kick off times changed to suit media

Can impact game recites

Media intrusion of performers

Can increase inequality in sport

Provides a platform to scrutinise and undermine umpires decisions

54
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What is sponsorship ?

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Is a form of financial support, to the performer or sports team where both can benefit - provides funds and/or support for commercial return

55
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Why do companies sponsor athletes ?

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Raised awareness of brands

Creates a positive image

Opportunities for corporate hospitality

Tax relief

Allows companies to entertain clients

56
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Why is there a growth of sponsorship ?

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Increased media interest

Steers away from traditional advertising

Reach target audience through lifestyle / interests

Involves large amounts of investment, research and planning

57
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What are the advantages of sponsorship for the sponsor ?

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Powerful advertising

Can help increase exposure

Success is linked with sponsors name

Pay less tax by giving money to sport

Image of health + lifestyle is good for product

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What are the disadvantages of sponsorship for the sponsor ?

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Expensive

May not be valuable if media coverage is reduced

Company/ product may not be appropriate

Investment may not be made up in sales (profit not guaranteed)

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What are the advantages of sponsorship for the performer ?

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Supports young + new rising stars

Increase the income of top performers

Can led to staging of special events

Money can be used to improve facilities, coaching and participating

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What are the disadvantages of sponsorship for the performer ?

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Sponsors want more control over sport

NGB’s may be reliant in sponsorship

May increase deviant behaviour

Less well known = less sponsorship

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What is the definition of society ?

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A large group of people associated for some specific purpose or with a shared common interest

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What is the definition of socialisation ?

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Is a lifelong process whereby members of society learns its norms, values, ideas, practices and roles in order to take their place is society

63
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What is a primary influence ?

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Immediate family

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What is a secondary influence ?

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Peer groups

Mass media

Education

Religion

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What is a social process ?

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Individuals and groups adjust, interact and readjust and establish relationships and patterns of behaviour, are modified through social interaction

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What is social interactions ?

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When individuals and groups influence the behaviour of each other

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What is social change ?

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Is alterations to social behaviour over time

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What is social change ?

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The way in which peoples thoughts, feelings, appearances and behaviour are regulated in social systems

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What is social issue ?

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Problems that affect many people within a society

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What is strata ?

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Tradition

Family

Education

Wealth

Esteem

Resources

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What is social stratification ?

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A type of social inequality where society is divided into different levels based on social characteristics

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What is Social Action Theory ?

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Development through the social relationships of people within society who share similar views

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What impact has Social Action Theory had on sport ?

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Sport has developed alongside society and changed as society changes peoples ideas, morals and norms

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What is progression ?

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The process of gradually developing towards a more advanced state

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What is a stereotype ?

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A shared image/ belief by society that generalises the members of a society

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What is prejudice ?

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An unfavourable opinion of an individual or group based in inadequate facts

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What is discrimination ?

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The unfair treatment of a person or minority group, distinguishing and acting on prejudice

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What is equal opportunities ?

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Treating people fairly; giving people the same chance

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What is a solution to a lack of specialist facilities for the disabled ?

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Facilities designed by specialist professionals to meet the needs of the disabled athletes

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What is a solution to the high costs of specialist equipment for the disabled ?

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Increased investments in disable sport - subsidised costs

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What is a solution to the lack of media coverage for the disabled ?

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Increased sponsorship will bring increased media coverage, promoting models in the process

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What is a solution to a lack of specialist coaches for the disabled ?

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Training of more specialist coaches

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What is a solution to a lack of specialised sports clubs for the disabled ?

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Forming more disability clubs to increase disability sport participation

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What is a solution to a lack of sporting events for the disabled ?

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Design activities for each specific disability

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What is a solution to the stereotyping of disabled athletes capabilities ?

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Educating people about the stereotypes - challenge inappropriate attitudes

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What are ethnic groups ?

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People who have racial, religious or linguistic traits in common

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What is race ?

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The physical characteristics of an individuals

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What is racism ?

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The suggestion that one particular ethnic group is superior to another on the basis of skin colour or religion

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What is stacking ?

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The disproportionate concentration of ethnic minorities in certain positions in a sport/ team

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What is a solution to fewer role models for Ethnic groups ?

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Some companies are suing athletes from ethnic origins to promote products and sport

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What is a solution to conflict with religious/ cultural observances for Ethnic groups ?

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Ensuring there is single-sex provisions in place if required

92
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What is a solution to class discrimination = a lack of opportunity for Ethnic groups ?

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Organising campaigns against racism in sport

93
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What is a solution to fear of rejection/ low levels of self-esteem for Ethnic groups ?

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Increased media coverage of ethnic minority sports

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What is a solution to fear of racism/ racist abuse, prejudice or discrimination for Ethnic groups ?

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Publicising the punishment of severely racist abuse

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What is a solution to stereotyping/ attempts at channelling ethnic minorities into certain sports and away from others for Ethnic groups ?

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Training more ethnic minority coaches, teachers and sports leaders - educating them on the effects of stereotyping

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What is a solution to language barriers for Ethnic groups ?

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Ensuring provision in PE programmes is appropriate for all ethnic preferences

97
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What is a solution to a lack of disposable income for the disadvantaged ?

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Offering free or subsidised physical activity opportunities through clubs

Reduced entry fees to matches

98
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What is a solution to a lack of affordable facilities for the disadvantaged ?

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Facilities could offer discounted rates during certain times of the day

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What is a solution to a lack or parental support for the disadvantaged ?

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Schools can offer support workers and notify councils if a care worker is needed

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What is a solution to a variety of educational settings for the disadvantaged ?

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Making suitable facilities/ access to a range of sports available to all in education

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What is a solution to inaccessible locations for the disadvantaged ?

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Transport can be offered for those who can’t travel

102
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What is a solution to a lack of role models for the disadvantaged ?

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Publicising sports performers/ leaders who are from disadvantaged backgrounds

103
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What is a solution to discrimination and stereotyping for the disadvantaged ?

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Through educating in schools (primary + secondary) the different social classes can be learnt

104
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What is a solution to channelling for the disadvantaged ?

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Providing opportunities to try out new sports through taster session/ fun days at local clubs/ schools

105
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What is a solution to a lack of media coverage - less women’s sport compared to male sport ?

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Increase the amount of women’s sport coverage - giving women’s sport the recognition it deserves

106
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What is a solution to stereotypes/ myths - perceived lack of aggression in women ?

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Providing education to refute/ reject stereotypical myths

107
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What is a solution to a lack of income/ leisure time ?

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Encouraging shared domestic/ childcare responsibilities creating more leisure time ; improving childcare provision

Invention of labour saving devices

108
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What is a solution to negative impacts of school PE provisions ?

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Improving school PE provisions via Women in Sport ‘Changing the Game for Girls’

109
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What is a solution to channelling into female appropriate sports ?

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Providing more opportunities for women to join sports clubs/ participate in activities they enjoy

110
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What is a solution to fewer attainable role models for women to aspire to - positions of power ?

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Introduction/ enforcing laws which make discrimination unlawful - Sex Discrimination Act 1975

111
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How has Sport England tried/ helped increase female participation ?

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2015 - £2.3 million into ‘I will if you will’ - behavioural change pilot

2021 - ‘Uniting the Movement’ - making movement part of everyday life

112
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How has Women in Sport tried/ helped increase female participation ?

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Providing a research and advice service

Develop and then run programmes with other organisations

113
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How has This Girl Can tried/ helped increase female participation ?

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Want to remove fear or judgement during participation

Increase participation - being active once a week every week increased by 250,000

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