Issues which affect participation in sport

Question 1

What are user groups?

Answer 1

Groups of people that are categorised in a certain way. Categories are based on the needs and issues that affect participation.

Question 2

What is somebody’s gender identity?

Answer 2

Who they know themselves to be. Traditionally grouped into 2 genders (male and female).

Question 3

How can the sport you participate in be influenced by your culture or ethnicity?

Answer 3

People from different ethnic groups may be steered away or towards certain activities.

Question 4

Describe retired/60+ people in terms of sports.

Answer 4

Often have more time as they do not work, but they also more likely to have physical difficulties. Participate in low-impact activities.

Question 5

What is families with children?

Answer 5

An adult with a child.

Question 6

What is a Carer?

Answer 6

Someone who provides unpaid care and support to a family member, friend, or neighbour who needs help.

Question 7

Explain someone having a family commitment.

Answer 7

Someone who prioritises their family responsibilities and actively dedicates time and energy to their loved ones.

Question 8

Young children

Answer 8

Up to the age of leaving primary school (11).

Question 9

Teenagers

Answer 9

Someone over the age of thirteen till 18.

Question 10

What are the different types of disabilities?

Answer 10

Physical disabilities e.g. wheelchair users, prosthetic limb.
Hearing impairment.
Neurological conditions.
Learning disabilities.

Question 11

Explain people who work in terms of sports.

Answer 11

Have money available to play sport but find it hard to find time.

Question 12

What are the possible barriers for families with young children?

Answer 12

Lack of free time
Family commitments
Lack of disposable income

Question 13

What are the possible barriers for Gender?

Answer 13

Lack of equal coverage by media
Lack of confidence

Question 14

What are the possible barriers for Different ethnic groups?

Answer 14

Lack of sporting role models
Lack of family role models
Lack of equal coverage by media

Question 15

What are the possible barriers for Retired/60+ people?

Answer 15

Lack of appropriate activity provision
Family commitment
Lack of confidence

Question 16

What are the possible barriers for Young children?

Answer 16

Lack of transport
Lack of disposable income
Lack of awareness of appropriate

Question 17

What are the possible barriers for Teenagers?

Answer 17

Lack of appropriate activity provision
Lack of disposable income
Lack of family role models

Question 18

What are the possible barriers for people with disabilities?

Answer 18

Lack of awareness of appropriate activity provision
Lack of equal coverage by media
Lack of appropriate activity provision

Question 19

What are the possible barriers for people who work?

Answer 19

Fatigue/Tiredness
Lack of time
Lack of awareness

Question 20

What are the possible barriers for unemployed/economically disadvantaged people?

Answer 20

Lack of disposable income
Lack of transport

Question 21

What are some possible barrier solutions for Gender?

Answer 21

Targeted campaigns
Role models
Same sex sport sessions

Question 22

What are some possible barrier solutions for Ethnicity?

Answer 22

Targeted campaigns
Ethnic role models
Sessions to appeal to many ethnicities

Question 23

What are some possible barrier solutions for Retired people?

Answer 23

Targeted campaigns
Sessions during the day
Suitable sessions

Question 24

What are some possible barrier solutions for Families?

Answer 24

Targeted campaigns
Free creches
Soft play provision

Question 25

What are some possible barrier solutions for carers?

Answer 25

Campaigns Exercise at home Appropriate timings of activities

Question 26

What are some possible barrier solutions for children?

Answer 26

Targeted campaigns Positive role models Free transport

Question 27

What are some possible barrier solutions for disabled people?

Answer 27

Disability specific activities Disabled role models Specialised equipment such as hoists.

Question 28

What are some possible barrier solutions for people who work?

Answer 28

Promotion of available activities Positive role models Out of work hours sessions

Question 29

What are some possible barrier solutions for unemployed people?

Answer 29

Free activities Link activities to Job centre Free/discounted equipment

Question 30

What are the 3 different types of promotional strategies?

Answer 30

Use of targeted promotion Role models Initiatives.

Question 31

What are the 4 different types of access strategies?

Answer 31

Increased and appropriate transport availability Availability of appropriate facilities and equipment Improved access to facilities for all user groups Appropriate pricing for all user groups

Question 32

What are the 4 different types of provisional strategies?

Answer 32

Appropriate programmes Sessions Activities Times for the different use groups

Question 33

How does more people participating in a sport positively impact the popularity of the sport?

Answer 33

The more people participate in sport, the more it generates interest. Further drives participation.

Question 34

How can the weather and environment positively impact popularity?

Answer 34

Technology allows many environments to be recreated.

Question 35

How can the weather and the environment negatively impact popularity?

Answer 35

UK gets lots of rain which can delay sporting events, such as Test cricket matches. Annoying spectators who lose interest if sport is interrupted.

Question 36

How can Live spectator opportunities postively impact popularity?

Answer 36

Watching a sport can encourage people to participate in it themselves.

Question 37

The greater success an individual or team has...

Answer 37

the more popular the sport becomes. They gain more media coverage and interest from the public.

Question 37

How can Live spectator opportunities negatively impact popularity?

Answer 37

If fewer opportunities to view live sport, fewer people will participate.

Question 38

How can the provision of facilities positively affect the popularity?

Answer 38

If there are more facilities in an area for certain sports it will allow participation and increase its popularity.

Question 39

How can the provision for facilities negatively affect the popularity?

Answer 39

If there are no facilities then there will be less participation so won't become popular.

Question 40

How does Media coverage impact popularity?

Answer 40

Can increase awareness of a sport.

Question 41

How do sporting role models increase the the popularity of a sport?

Answer 41

They inspire people to try a sport for themselves or motivate current participants to reach an elite level.

Question 42

Why do some user groups have low participation rates in sport?

Answer 42

Partly due to a lack of role models.

Question 43

What does socially acceptable behaviour mean?

Answer 43

Normal and appropriate behaviour.

Question 44

Certain sports which are seen as socially unacceptable by some people can..

Answer 44

reduce popularity.

Question 45

What is an Emerging sport?

Answer 45

Upcoming sport whether it is new or old.

Question 46

How do less popular sports become more popular?

Answer 46

When a team or individual is successful.

Question 47

Give me three emerging sports.

Answer 47

Footgolf, Kabaddi and Ultimate frisbee.