R184 TA1 - The Popularity of Sports in the UK

What is one of the biggest factors influencing the popularity of a sport in the UK?

• Number of available facilities

• Number of Olympic medals won

• Length of history in the UK

• Number of professional coaches

How does media coverage influence the popularity of a sport?

• More coverage increases public awareness and participation

• More coverage makes sports harder to access

• Less coverage makes sports more attractive

• Media has no influence on sports popularity

Which of these sports is the most widely participated in across the UK?

• Skiing

• Bobsleigh

• Rugby

• Ice Hockey

What impact does high-level success of athletes have on a sport's popularity?

• It decreases participation

• It encourages more people to take part

• It has no effect

• It reduces funding for the sport

What is a key environmental factor that can limit the popularity of winter sports in the UK?

• Lack of interest from young people

• Limited sunlight and warm weather

• Limited snowfall and appropriate terrain

• Too many facilities available

Which of the following is an example of a sport that has recently increased in popularity due to media coverage?

• Men’s cricket

• Women’s football

• Greyhound racing

• Chess

How do positive role models impact the popularity of a sport?

• They discourage participation in grassroots sport

• They have no impact

• They inspire more people to take up the sport

• They make a sport less attractive to younger audiences

Why do some emerging sports struggle to gain popularity?

• They have too much funding

• They lack established teams and facilities

• The government bans them

• They are too easy to play

How does the cost of participation affect the popularity of a sport?

• Expensive sports attract more players

• Cheaper sports have lower participation rates

• High costs can be a barrier to participation

• Cost has no impact on popularity

Which sport is considered an emerging sport in the UK?

• Football

• Cricket

• Padel

• Rugby Union