Engagement Patterns in Sport Between Different Social Groups (Edexcel GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards

Grouped by who you spend time with (parents, siblings, friends, classmates)

Playing same sport as family (e.g., table tennis with dad)

Not playing if friends don't play

Looking after younger siblings

Club times conflict with other commitments

Money needed for bills not sport

Little spare time due to work commitments

Lack of female role models in many sports

Lack of TV coverage of female sports

Males think it's a sport for females

Family/peers influence participation

African origin: athletics encouraged, swimming not

Wheelchair tennis/rugby available but expensive & limited venues

Lack of ramps or pool hoists

Limited due to lack of media coverage