Topic on a page - engagement patterns of different social groups Flashcards
what are factors affecting participation
- family commitments
- socio-economic/ disposable income
- media coverage
- role models
- education
- sexism/ stereotyping
- familiarity
- adaptability/ inclusiveness
- available leisure time
- accessibility
- attitudes
- culture/ religion
who are people that can affect participation
family/ friends/ peers
- parents/ guardians
- relations
- friends
- siblings
- classmates
how does familiarity affect participation (family/ friends/ peers)
you may play the same sport as your family
how does attitudes affect participation (family/ friends/ peers)
you may not want to play because your friends do not play
how do family commitments affect participation (family/ friends/ peers)
you may not play sport because you have to do certain things with your family such as look after younger siblings
what groups are there to do with age
- children
- teenagers
- adults
- retirees
how does accessibility affect participation (age)
many clubs have specific times in which they train/ play. if you have other commitments, they cannot play
how does available leisure time affect participation (age)
some people have little spare time due to work commitments
how does stereotyping affect participation (age)
some people think you are too old to play a sport if you are retired
what gender groups are there
male and female
how do role models affect participation (gender)
there are a lack of female role models in many sports meaning less girls get involved in those sports
how does media coverage affect participation (gender)
lack of TV coverage of female sports so less girls get involved
how does sexism affect participation (gender)
some girls do not want to play rugby as they think others will think that it is masculine
how does stereotyping affect participation (gender)
some males do not want to play netball as they think it is a sport for females
what race/ religion/ culture groups are there
- culture
- specific origin
how do cultural influences affect participation (race/ religion/ culture)
family or peers influence whether someone does an activity or not
how does disposable income affect participation (race/ religion/ culture)
due to economic grouping some people from minority groups may have less money. someone without a permanent job would not have the money needed to access many sports
how does stereotyping affect participation (race/ religion/ culture)
people from different backgrounds are steered towards or away from certain activities e.g people from African origin may be encouraged to participate in athletics rather than swimming
what disability groups are there
people are split into groups dependant on their disability
how does adaptability affect participation (disability)
there are many adapted activities available to people with disabilities such as wheel chair tennis and rugby. adapting sports for the disabled can be expensive and venues are limited
how does inclusiveness affect participation (disability)
sports sessions may not run for people with disabilities. this means it is not inclusive. they are unable to take part in mainstream activities
how does accessibility affect participation (disability)
lack of clubs and facilities in the local area for disabled groups as well as physical barriers such as lack of ramps or pool hoists
how does disposable income affect participation (disability)
specialist equipment may be expensive
how does stereotyping affect participation (disability)
someone with a disability think they are unable to participate or others assuming those with disabilities are unable to take part
how does media coverage affect participation (disability)
although here has been an increase in media coverage it is limited
how do role models affect participation (disability)
due to the limited media coveragae there is a lack of disabled role models to aspire to
