the impact on sport on society and of society on sport

Question 1

Opportunities for rock climbing are provided by the public, private and voluntary sectors.
What are the advantages of private sector provision for the individual?

Answer 1

A. More exclusive
B. Less crowded
C. High quality facilities / equipment /wider range of equipment
D. Can meet individual needs
E. Provides more opportunities for participation / wider range of activities

Question 2

What initiatives have Sport England introduced to increase opportunities for
participation?

Answer 2

A. Sportivate
B. New Youth Sports Strategy/Creating a Sporting Habit for Life
C. Whole Sports Plans
D. TOPS programme
E. Active programme
F. This Girl Can
G. Places people play
H. Sporting Champions
I. Satellite Clubs
J. Sainsbury's School Games
K. Step into Sport
L. Young Ambassadors
M. Sporting equals;
N. Sport unlimited;
O. Sport Action Zones;
P. Sport England Small Grants Programme;
Q. Sustainable Facilities;
R. Innovation Fund;
S. Recruit into Coaching;
T. Playground to podium;
U. Free swimming programme/FSCMP;
V. Women's Cycling Network
W. Beacon Clubs
X. Street Games
Y. Sporting Champions

Question 3

Why have the opportunities for participation in activities such as climbing increased for people with disabilities?

Answer 3

A. Equal opportunities/inclusion/social acceptance
B. Demand from people with disabilities
C. Improved technology
D. group identified as lower participation / focus group
E. Adapted equipment/facilities/activities/clubs
F. Specialist coaches
G. More media coverage/role models/greater awareness
H. Physical and mental health benefits
I. PE programmes
J. Additional funding

Question 4

Outline the main aims of the National Curriculum for Physical Education.?

Answer 4

A. Improve health/fitness/sustained involvement
B. Perform in a range/variety of activities
C. Learn physical/motor skills/ develop physical competence
D. Social skills/teamwork/leadership
E. Gain knowledge of the body in action
F. Experience different roles / e.g. coach, leader, official
G. Sportsmanship/fair play/morals/values
H. Experience competitive sport
I. Become creative/problem-solving/cognitive skills/decision making
J. Face up to challenges/develop self-esteem/confidence
K. Learn how to plan, perform and evaluate/analysis/critical performer
L. Make choices for ‘lifelong learning’ / sporting habit for life/encourage participation after school

Question 5

There is a lower rate of participation in certain sporting activities by ethnic minorities in the UK.
Discuss the suggestion that solutions to overcome discrimination in sport for ethnic minority groups have increased participation.

Answer 5

Yes
A. Clubs/schools/NGBs have a multi-cultural policy/equal opportunities policy/avoid discrimination/positive discrimination/discrimination laws
B. Schools create links with external clubs
C. Increase in media coverage/role models/sport leaders/mentors/coaches from ethnic minority groups
D. Schools offer a wide range of activities/consider ethnic preferences;
E. Raise expectations;
F. Specific gender-only activities/awareness of cultural differences/dress codes;
G. Avoid channelling/labelling/stacking
No
H. (Racial) discrimination/prejudice/racism still exists
I. Not encouraged/actively discouraged by parents/peers;
J. Low status/priority given to sport/ preference for academic work
K. Conflict with religious customs/observance/dress code
L. Lack of role models/media coverage/fewer coaches from ethnic minority groups;
M. Stereotyping/channelling/stacking/Misconception that certain ethnic groups suit certain activities so won’t try others.