Topic 7 - 20 - Physical Activity & Inclusion Flashcards
Name 3 groups that experience barriers in physical activity.
women
elderly
disabled
Give barriers for women in sport.
knowledge
equality
lack of role models
family
body image
lack of safety
Name supports for women in sport.
20x20
funding
sport ireland
ngb’s
lidl lgfa
role models
Give barriers for older adults in sport.
access
medical conditions
fear of injury
income
isolation
cognitive decline
weather
time
interest level
Name supports for older adults in sport.
HSE
Age action
Active Retirement Ireland
Go for Life
Give barriers for people with disabilities in sport.
transport
accessibility
availability of facilities
physical environment
equipment
communication
Name supports for people with disabilities in sport.
paralympics
sport ireland
local clubs
media
Sport Inclusion Disability Officer
Definition of prejudice?
an incorrect and unfair attitude towards an individual group based solely on their race, religion, sex etc
Eg: towards womens sport
Definition of discrimination?
the unjust treatment of a person/group due to skin colour, sex etc
Definition of stereotype?
a set idea that people have about what someone/something is like, especially a wrong idea
Definition of inclusiveness?
the practise of providing equal access to opportunities for people who might be otherwise excluded
Discuss women in relation to prejudice, stereotyping, discrimination and inclusiveness.
P: til 2007, Wimbledon winners were paid less than men’s, Venus Williams led charge for change.
S: irish rugby played first in 1993, having not been allowed due to the physicality.
D: women not getting the same pay.
I: female sport being televised, female commentators at men’s games.
What were 20x20’s goals?
a 20% increase in media coverage of women in sport
a 20% increase in female participation at all levels of sport
a 20% increase in attendance at women’s games and events
SIDO = ?
sports inclusion development officers
Discuss how badminton is a sport suitable for people with a disability.
use a bright coloured shuttle
use a bigger shuttle
shorter and larger faced racquet
no obstacles around
make court lines with different texture
smaller court
Name and discuss a community team for disabled.
The Rebel Wheelers
- in Cork
- Irish Wheelchair Association Sport aim having a multi-sport club for children
Discuss barriers in schools.
- poor PE
- bad school experiences
- low expectations from community
- lack of knowledge
- poor facilities
- cost
