Paper 2 Social Groups & Participation Questions Flashcards
(21 cards)
What are the top 3 sports or activities that adults in the UK participate in?
- Walking
- Keep fit/yoga
- Swimming
Most popular adult activities in the UK in 2017 included these sports.
What trends have been observed in male participation rates in the last two decades?
INCREASING
This trend indicates greater engagement in sports among men.
What trends have been observed in female participation rates in the last two decades?
INCREASING
This trend indicates greater engagement in sports among women.
What trends have been observed in disabled participation rates in the last two decades?
INCREASING (although slowly)
This indicates gradual improvement in participation among disabled individuals.
What trends have been observed in BAME participation rates in the last two decades?
INCREASING
This reflects growing diversity in sports participation.
What is the participation rate of adults from higher socio-economic groups in at least one sport or physical activity compared to those from lower socio-economic groups?
71% (higher)
54% (lower)
What percentage of men participate in sport activities compared to women?
65% vrs 60%
This indicates higher male participation compared to females.
What percentage of men participate in organized competition compared to women?
40% vrs 14%
This highlights a significant difference in competitive engagement.
What are social groups?
People who interact with one another, share similar characteristics and have a sense of unity/togetherness
Understanding social groups is crucial for analyzing participation trends.
What is the role of Sport England?
This organisation tries to help communities develop sporting habits for life. It funds other organisations and projects to get people more involved in sport and to help those who wish to pursue sport to the highest level.
List the three National Governing Bodies (NGBs).
- The FA
- FIFA
- Lawn Tennis Association (LTA)
- World Athletics
What campaign is an example of Sport England’s promotion efforts?
This Girl Can campaign
The Department for Media, Culture and Sport is responsible for?
Government Policy related to Sport.
Funding is given to Local Authorities e.g. Barnet who make decisions on how to fund sport in the borough.
What is the Change4Life movement?
A movement supported by the DCMS to improve children’s diets and activity levels
Give examples of how you can increase provision?
- Increase/improve facilities
- Provide equipment
- Provide good coaching
- Range of activities available
- Increasing the number of hours of PE lessons
How can we improve access to sports?
Removing barriers so people can take part in sport e.g.
* Ramps for wheelchair access
* Discounted costs for those with less income
* Female-only sessions
* More after-school sports clubs (to support working parents)
* Improved transport links
List the different social groups?
- Gender
Disability - Ethnicities
- Age
- Socio-economic
What is the role of a National Governing Body?
Non-profit, non-governmental organisations responsible for promoting, developing and governing a particular sport within a nation e.g. The FA
What is meant by promotion?
Promotion refers to the advertising and marketing of sports e.g. This Girl Can campaign.
What is meant by provision?
Provision refers to sport being available. e.g. providing equpment/coaching/facilities
What is meant by access to sport?
Access refers to sport being accessible for all people, that means removing barriers for people e.g. better transport links.
