participation: factors that affect participation

Question 1

what are the reasons for trying to increase participation rates in sport

Answer 1

• improve health and fitness
• reducing strain on the NHS
• social control, to ensure population are using their time to do positive things
• providing opportunities for social interaction and friendships
  maintaining a productive, fit and healthy workforce

Question 2

what are some factors that affect participation

Answer 2

gener
role models
access
family & friends
time & money

Question 3

describe family and friends as a factor affecting participation

Answer 3

a family that regularly participates in sporting activities is more likely to encourange and organise opportunities to stay active for all members
friends can also influence peoples decision to take part e.g. if a persons friend joins a particular club, they are more likely to join

Question 4

describe gender as a factor affecting participation

Answer 4

some members of society still believe that males/females should play some activities only and therefore encourage adherence to these views

Question 5

describe access as a factor affecting participation

Answer 5

people can only take part in sporting activities if they are available to them.
different activities are more easily accessible in certain parts of the country then others

Question 6

describe role models as a factor affecting performance

Answer 6

the presence of good role models influence people to take part in sport

Question 7

describe time and money as a factor affecting performance

Answer 7

individuals need to manage their loves suitably to have time to go and take part in physical activities.
similarly , many activities require a financial commitment in order to take part