Unit 1: Issues which affect participation in sport

Unit 1: Issues which affect participation in sport

what are the user groups

1. gender

2. ethnic groups

3. retired/over 60s

4. families with children

5. carers

6. people with family commitments

7. young children

8. teenagers

9. disabled

10. parents

11. working people

12. unemployed

what are the possible barriers

• employment/unemployment

• family commitments

• lack of disposable income

• lack of sporting role models

• lack of transport

• lack of positive family role models or support

• lack of equal media coverage

• lack of awareness of provision

• lack of appropriate activity provision

what are the possible solutions to barriers affecting participation

• provision of appropriate sessions

• provision of appropriate activities

• provision of a range of times for sessions

• promotion strategies

• role models

• initiatives

• increased and appropriate transport availability

• improved access to facilities

• appropriate pricing

• availability of appropriate user group facilities and equipment

what are the factors impacting the popularity of sports in the UK

• role models

• environment/climate

• participants

• spectator opportunities

• media coverage

• social acceptability

• provision

• success rates

what are some examples of emerging sports

• kinball

• footgolf

• extreme running

• disc golf

• quidditch/quadball

• extreme frisbee