FACTORS AFFECTING

PARTICIPATIONThe Environment

How many Q’s can you get correct?

?

• Read the questions carefully• Write your answer on the white board

• Turn your board around when instructed

• Keep a track of how many you get right• Assess your knowledge according to

your results!!

Question 1

This factor is crucial to some sports if you need slopes as a skier or water as a surfer:

Altitude Terrain

Pollution Weather

Question 2

What factor may affect participation in an event due to dehydration:

Pollution Altitude Training Humidity

Question 3

What factor may restrict where training can take place due to being a serious health risk?

Humidity Pollution Weather Training

Question 4

Which factor can be a real advantage to someone taking place in endurance events?

Terrain Pollution Altitude Weather

Question 5

Which factor effects both training and competing separately and may stop activities altogether?

Weather Pollution Altitude Terrain

HOW MANY QUESTIONS DID YOU ANSWER CORRECTLY?How would you rate your

understanding of how the environment can effect participation?

RISK & CHALLENGEMany people participate in some

sports due to the challenge and an acceptable level of risk.

Note what sports you consider to fit into this category?

Describe how you or an individual can be challenged

in activities?

Risk Assessments are used to ensure that any

potential hazards or risks can be spotted before

taking part in the activity

What would you need to check for if you were take part in an activity in:

• A sports hall• Swimming pool

• Rugby pitch• Tennis Court

Risk ControlThis is when efforts are made by performers and organisers

to ensure activities continues safely after the risk assessment.

How can participants ensure that they are performing safely?

How can organisers ensure that they will be able to control any possible risks?

What safeguards can be put in place to help control and

minimize risks?

Activity Levels & Needs

Levels of activity and needs vary between individuals. We can put them into 2 categories:

Competitive Recreational

What do you think the differences between the activity needs in competition and recreation are? (Write down your thoughts)