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

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

Not playing sport because friends don't play it

Looking after younger siblings prevents playing sport

Clubs have specific times; conflicts with other commitments

Money needed for bills rather than sport

Thinking you are too old to play sport

Lack of female role models in many sports

Girls avoid rugby fearing they'll seem masculine

Males avoid netball thinking it's a female sport

African origin → athletics, not swimming

Family/peers influence whether someone does activity

Wheelchair tennis/rugby available but expensive & limited

Lack of ramps, pool hoists, clubs in local area

Sports sessions may not run for people with disabilities

Limited media coverage; lack of disabled role models