INFLUENCES TO SPORT

WHAT INFLUENCED YOU?Write a small paragraph about how you got involved in sport. Think about why you may have chosen a certain sport?

Is there another sport you would like to try but can for any particular reason?

INFLUENCES

People Image Cultural Resources Health Socio-economic

Categories:

People Image Culture Resources

Health and Well-being

Socio-Economic

Family Fashion Disability Access Injury Cost

Peers Media Age Availability

Illness

Role-Models

Gender Location

Race/Ethnicity

Time

Categories and Influences

PEOPLE

Family Peers Role Models

PEOPLE

FamilyChildren tend to follow the

activities that their parent did or support the same team.

E.g. Dad played rugby so I do.

PeersPeople tend to be happier or more likely to participate if their friends also participate.

E.g. I wanted to go to badminton at lunch but none of my friends wanted to go.

PEOPLE CONTINUED

Role Models:People like David

Beckham, Usain Bolt all inspire others to take part in their chosen sport.

They also carry the responsibilities such as not getting involved in drugs etc

2. IMAGE

Fashion Media

2. IMAGEFashion:You often need the ‘right’ equipment to take part in

sport. Some brands of sports gear are more fashionable than others so is also more expensive.

Some sports are more fashionable than others. e.g. Snowboarding, Football, Basketball and Surfing are

seen as more ‘modern’ and ‘cool’.Other sports such as bowls, ballroom dancing, curling,

power walking are not as fashionable with young people.

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Media: When an event is shown on TV sports

participation in that sport often become more popular. E.g. more people take up Tennis when Wimbledon is on.

3. CULTURAL FACTORS

Disability Race Gender Age

3. CULTURAL FACTORSDisabilityPeople with disabilities can

now take part in many activities. More opportunities and resources are now increasing.

RaceTaking up sport may be influenced by ethnic background. E.g. there are few black golfers; Asian women struggle to get in to sport. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2183262/Olympics-2012-The-Muslim-women-overcame-odds-make-London.html http://eiraniangirls.com/womens-sports-are-a-product-of-the-wests-%E2%80%9Cdirty%E2%80%9D-culture/ http://eiraniangirls.com/iranian-womens-national-soccer-team-banned-from-olympic-qualifying-tournament/

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3. CULTURAL FACTORS CONTINUED…

Age More people take part in sport when

they are younger than when they are older.

There are however a lot of age restrictions on sports e.g. only over 18 in the London marathon

There are more and more sports becoming available to older age groups e.g. over 50’s swimming classes

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3. CULTURAL FACTORS CONTINUED….Gender:

Most activities are no longer restricted to Men or Women.

Some activates are however more associated with men than women and vice versa. E.g. men may struggle to find a netball team to play in

Often Female rugby teams or cricket teams are often taken less seriously and struggle for numbers.

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4. RESOURCES

Availability Location Access to facilities Time

4. RESOURCES

AvailabilityPeople need suitable facilities and

resources to take part in activities e.g. local clubs such as: Rokt, Old Brods, Brighouse Juniors, Brighouse Swimming club.

Location Participation in sports can depend on

where you live. E.g. Winter sports (need mountains with snow), Rugby League v Rugby Union, Diving Centres.

Access to FacilitiesFor example some places may require transport by car

or public services.It can depend on what’s available in your local area

e.g. a climbing wall. Nearest athletics track is Halifax, nearest Rounders league is Saddleworth, nearest rowing club is Shiply- relies on parents having time and car.

Time Having the time available around work or studies.

More leisure centres are now running late night openings or clubs train after work/school hours.

4. RESOURCES CONTINUED….

5. HEALTH AND WELLBEINGIllnesses & injuries can limit peoples

ability to participate. e.g. asthmatics may find running

activities difficult, people with arthritis find sport painful. Illness such as stomach bugs can put athletes out of training and competition

6. SOCIO-ECONOMIC

Cost Hire of facilities Cost of Lessons Cost of Equipment Cost of Club/membership fees

All depend on how wealthy you are or what you can afford.

Running may be inexpensive but golf requires golf clubs, membership fees, lessons, dress code etc.

TEST….B-D Grade Name 3 categories that influence

participation in sport

A*-A Grade Give examples of how each could affect

participation.

TASKAttempt Past and Example Exam Q’s