Twenty-first-century Britain Flashcards
How does class influence participation rates in sport during 21st Century Britain?
- There isn’t a clear split between amateurism and professionalism in terms of participants’ social class.
- Some sports are still perceived by some as having a lower class fan base, like football, and others are more upper class such as horse racing.
- The increased popularity of sport has resulted in the professionals of the major sports being paid extremely well.
How does education influence participation rates in sport during 21st Century Britain?
PE is a compulsory subject that is taught in every school up until 16.
This helps educate the population about the benefits of the sport and the risks of non-participation.
This leads to higher rates of participation in physical activity.
How has gender and the changing role and status of women effected participation rates in 21st Century Britain?
An increase in female sporting models and coverage of women’s sport have helped to increase the levels of female participation in sport.
How does availability of money effect participation rates in 21st Century Britain?
An increase in disposable income for many has allowed more money to spent on spectating and membership fees.
How does transport effect participation rates in 21st Century Britain?
An improvement in modes of transport such as high-speed trains and aeroplanes allows teams to easily travel for international events.
How has availability of time effected participation rates in 21st Century Britain?
Increased holiday availability and a 40 hour working week for many has allowed for free time to be spent taking part in sports.
How has law and order effected participation rates in 21st Century Britain?
Prosecutions for violent behaviour, either by players or spectators, have resulted in less violent behaviour associated with sport.
