UNIT R051 Contemorary Isues In Sport

Question 1

Not muchFree Time

Answer 1

Timing of activities to meet user group needs e.g mid-morning for parents who do the school run, late evenings for working people lunchtime sessions(Short burst activities like metafit) for 9 to 5ers

Question 2

Family commitments/lack of childcare

Answer 2

Crèche facilities children sports sessions timed to coincide with adults(mum friendly)classes

Question 3

Disposable income

Answer 3

Concessions For unemployed ,young people etc.

Question 4

Lack of transport

Answer 4

Advertising local transport that stops at the club/facility ,arranging travel concessions for those attending club/facility ,facilitating “car pooling “amongst attendees

Question 5

Access to facilities/provision for disabled people

Answer 5

Disabled access and facilities appropriate equipment (hoist for example), specific activities for those with disabilities,liaise with EFDS or similar to ensure appropriate provision

Question 6

Lack of role models

Answer 6

Use of age and gender appropriate role models on promotional materials

Question 7

Limited provision of activities

Answer 7

Scheduling of wide range of different activities ,asking members and public what activities they want to participate in,employing range of coaching staff to ensure variety of activities

Question 8

Lack of awareness/information

Answer 8

Promoting in variety of places using different media to ensure wide cross section is made aware .targeted marketing when appropriate

Question 9

Perception of gender specific sports

Answer 9

Use of role models to change perceptions taster sessions to ensure people to “have a go” using male or female coaching staff to change perceptions