Participation in Sport

Which one is a factor that influences participation in physical activity?

• Access to facilities and resources
• Favorite color
• Number of social media followers
• Weather conditions

One reason for lack of female participation in sport is due to lack of female role models.

What is a definition of a role model?

• A role model is a person whose behavior, example, or success can be emulated by others.
• A role model is a person who always makes the right decisions
• A role model is a person who is perfect in every way
• A role model is a person who is always successful

More women and girls than men and boys are involved in physical activity and sport in the UK.

True or False?

• True
• Partially true
• False
• Not enough data

Older people are sometimes discriminated against with regards to physical activity.

What does this mean?

• Older people may be unfairly treated or face prejudice when it comes to physical activity.
• Older people are not affected by discrimination in physical activity.
• Older people are never allowed to participate in physical activity.
• Older people are always given priority in physical activity.

Data suggests that as people get older, their participation rates......

• remain constant
• increase
• fluctuate
• decrease

What reason is usually given for a decline in participation of older people?

• Physical limitations, health issues, lack of transportation, retirement
• Technological advancements
• Financial constraints
• Lack of interest

Give two examples of Access which is another strategy to increase participation in sport?

• Providing free food at events
• Sports Centres who encourage a broad range of activities.

• Subsidised discounts for people on low incomes.

• Increased media coverage of sports events

Provision is another strategy for increasing participation in the UK.

Which organisation generates large sums of money for distribution in sport.

• National Lottery

• UK Sport

• Sport England

• The British Olympic Association

Promotion is one strategy to improve participation levels.

Give an example?

• Increasing the registration fee
• Hosting the event at an inconvenient location
• Advertising the importance of leading an active, healthy lifestyle through media campaigns.

• Providing facilities and coaching opportunities

How can the environment influence your participation levels?

• Participation levels are fixed and cannot be influenced by external factors
• Participation levels are solely determined by individual motivation
• The environment can influence participation levels through opportunities for engagement, support, or barriers.
• The environment has no impact on participation levels