Unit R184: Contemporary issues in sport

Question 1

Identify 3 different user groups

Answer 1

Gender
Ethnic groups
Retired people & people over 60
Families with children
Carers
People with family commitments
Young Children
Teenagers
People with disabilities
Parents (single or couples)
People who work
Unemployed or economically disadvantaged

Question 2

Identify a barrier for Gender

Answer 2

Media portrayal of gender stereotypes in sports. this can lead to people lacking confidence to participate

Question 3

Identify a barrier for different ethnic groups

Answer 3

A lack of role models in some activities. This might lead to low participation in these sports

Question 4

Identify a barrier for Retired or over 60s

Answer 4

A lack of appropriate activities. This could make people in this demographic (group) feel too worried to join a session at a gym

Question 5

Identify a barrier for families

Answer 5

The cost of taking part in sporting activities. This can be too high if paying for every member of a large family

Question 6

Identify a barrier for Carers

Answer 6

The inability to leave alone the people who they care for. This might make it hard or even impossible for carers to make it to timetabled activities.

Question 7

Identify a barrier for People with family commitments

Answer 7

Lack of sessions at a suitable time to fit in around a person’s commitments to their elderly parents

Question 8

Identify a barrier for Young Children

Answer 8

Lack of transport. The children probably need to be taken to activities by a parent or guardian so have to go when the adult is available

Question 9

Identify a barrier for Teenagers

Answer 9

Lack of activities that appeal to teenagers, and some gyms don’t allow under-16s to attend without an adult.

Question 10

Identify a barrier for people with disabilities

Answer 10

Small range of activities on offer. This could be because of a lack of specialist facilities or accessibility issues.

Question 11

Identify a barrier for Parents (single/couples)

Answer 11

A lack of nursery provision at the gym. This would mean that single parents would struggle to find time to participate

Question 12

Identify a barrier for People who work

Answer 12

Lack of time. Sessions and opening times may also be incompatible with their working hours

Question 13

Identify a barrier for Unemployed or economically disadvantaged people

Answer 13

Lack of disposable income. They may not be able to afford to pay for classes, travel to the venue, or sports and equipment.

Question 14

Define Gender

Answer 14

Gender identify is who they believe themselves to be

Question 15

Why may retired or over 60s have more time to take part in sports

Answer 15

They do not work

Question 16

What may affect a retired person or over 60s when taking part in sports

Answer 16

They are more likely to have physical difficulties compared to under 60s

Question 17

What type of activity is advised for retired or over 60s, give examples

Answer 17

Low-impact:
Bowls, Aqua Aerobics, Nordic Walking or adapted traditional sports e.g. walking footbal/netball

Question 18

Define disability

Answer 18

Disability is a long-term physical or mental impairment that has a negative effect on their ability to carry out normal day to day activities