FACTORS AFFECTING PARTICIPATION

What sports do you take part in?

Why do you take part in those sports?

Social Groupings

The people who are around us and the society that we live in can have a large affect on the participation of individuals.

Peer Groups

These are the people who are the same age and status as you. This is considered to be one of the most powerful influences on any person – ‘peer pressure’.

Family

Family, especially parents, can greatly influence participation.

Gender

Even though sexual discrimination has been seriously reduced, some does still exist.

Ethnicity

People’s ethnic background, countries that people live in, traditions.

Wimbledon Prize MoneyYear Men’s singles

(£)

Ladies’ Singles

(£)

1970 3,000 1,500

1980 20,000 18,000

1990 230,000 207,000

2002 525,000 486,000

2009 850, 000 850,000

Open Golf Prize Money

Year Men

(£)

Ladies

(£)

1972 5,500

1980 25,000

2002 720,000 150,000

2008 750,000 250,000 highest earner for whole

year

Sporting Opportunities The opportunities that

are available to each individual.

TASKWrite one positive and one negative way

that you think each social grouping could affect participation in sport.

Social Group -

Positive Negative

Peers family gender ethnicity

All these pressures can be summarised by:

Positive…..• Active

• Supportive• Encouraging• High Profile• Role Models

Negative…..• Non Active

• Alternative interests• High Expectations

• Too Masculine• Too Feminine

• Cultural Differences

Homework

Interview somebody at home (parent, brother or sister, carer, grandparent etc). Find out what has influenced them or put them off taking part in sport. Find out about things

such as family, friends, teachers, areas where they lived.

Questions such as:Were they sporty when they were younger, and

if not any more why has this changed? May help you.

Who do you most admire in Sport ?

WHY?

Role Models• What is a role model?

• There are many role models in sport. Their following can be due to a combination of their play, personality and lifestyle. As there is more coverage these people become trendsetters in their sport and can shape the attitudes and behaviour of their fans.

• Top class sports people can encourage people to participate in sport, play in a certain way and also influence fashion

choices on and off the field. BECKHAM’S HAIR !

BECKHAM’S HAIR

• Explain what a role model is and describe how they can affect the level of participation in a sport.

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Cross Curricular Links

• How can PE help you in other subjects?

• How can other subjects help you in PE?