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WorksheetsFactors Affecting Participation in Sport
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which of the following is not a socio-economic factor affecting participation in sport
time
ability
finance
facilities
Studies show two of the most important factors in becoming an elite athlete are: ________________________ and _______________________.
age and gender
time and finance
family involvement in sport, and development of friendships through sport
ability and disability
Which of the following is a reason why age is a factor in participation in sports?
Peoples bodies get better with age and have less injuries
People have more free time as they get older
Older adults have confidence in their abilities as they age
Physical fitness to participate in sports becomes more of a factor as a person ages
Which of the following is a way gender plays a role in participation in sports?
women and men have the same opportunities in sport
there is less media coverage in women's sports
there are more professional opportunities for women in sports
women have always had the same opportunities as men in sports
Which of the following demonstrates how ability or disability may play a role in affecting someone's participation in sport?
People with a perceived disability will be given the same opportunities.
Ability is not a factor that affects people's participation in sport
Disabilities are not a factor that affects people's participation in sports.
Athletes with more perceived physical ability may be given more opportunities than someone with a perceived disability
Which is not a way that religion affects people's participation in sport?
worship commitments
socio-economic factors
Cultural beliefs
Diet restrictions
What does NGB stand for as it refers to Olympic Sports?
National Governing Bureau
National Games Board
National Governing Bodies
National Gaming Buraeu
Check all the ways the status of a country affect participation in sports?
All countries have the same opportunities to participate in sport
Some countries may not have access to sports as compared to countries with more wealth
Some countries may not have facilities to accommodate sports as compared to other countries
The cultural climate in countries affects participation in sports.
Check all that refer to leisure and play.
Done in free time
Score is kept
Not organized
Spontaneous
Who has influence on someone's participation in sports? Check all that apply.
Family
Acquaintances
Siblings
Peer group
