many sports require the correct equipment - some very fashionable as well as expensive due to the media
Fashion
1 of 17
Huge factor - participation depends on what is locally available. Some places do not have the facilities and hence do not offer the sport.
Location
2 of 17
These are peoples whos actions are emulated on others. eg David Beckham
Role models
3 of 17
Tend to choose the same sports as their friends or members of their family.
People
4 of 17
influences may peoples choices on activity. eg, london marathon, people are inspired to take part.
Media Coverage
5 of 17
Taking up a sport may be influenced by ethnic background. eg, less black tennis players than footballers.
Race
6 of 17
Availability - if people are to take part in sport, resources and facilities must be available.
Resources
7 of 17
children take part in the same activities as their parents and usually support the same teams.
Family
8 of 17
Age can affect performance and may also influence participation on sphysical activities.
Age
9 of 17
some people still think physical activities are are still mainly dominated by males. Some sports still offer one sex more opportunities than others eg. a male wanting to play netball or the England womans cricket team.
Gender
10 of 17
Most activities have some cost eg. hire of facilities, lesson etc. If people cannot afford to take part their socioeconomic status has influenced their involvement eg golf.
Cost
11 of 17
Facilities need to be available at the right time. They need to be open at weekends and during school holidays.
Time
12 of 17
Facilities need to be easily accessible. If they can not be reached by foot or bike then public transport is vital.
Access
13 of 17
People can take part in many forms of activity. Resources and opportunities for disabled people are increasing e.g Olympic team but more needs to be done,
Disabilities
14 of 17
Problems can affect participation. For exampls many people who have asthma may not be able to take part in physical activities which involves a lot of running, although swimming may be good for them.
Illness and health
15 of 17
Influence of your peers - people of the same age. Encouragement and support of friends,
Peers
16 of 17
Relates to a persons current situation or position in society, eg employed or in education. Status can affect participation, eg. time can also influence types of sports involved in.
Status
17 of 17
Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Huge factor - participation depends on what is locally available. Some places do not have the facilities and hence do not offer the sport.
Back
Location
Card 3
Front
These are peoples whos actions are emulated on others. eg David Beckham
Back
Card 4
Front
Tend to choose the same sports as their friends or members of their family.
Back
Card 5
Front
influences may peoples choices on activity. eg, london marathon, people are inspired to take part.
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