1. Equal Opportunities Officer Training

2. "Sports Equity is about fairness in sport, equality of access, recognising inequalities and taking steps to address them. It's about changing the culture and structure of sport to ensure that it becomes equally accessible to everyone in society" Sport England 2000

3. Session Outline
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Who is disadvantaged in sport?
Barriers to participation
Challenging inequitable behaviour
Dealing with inequitable behaviour
Action plan for your role
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4. Sheffield Hallam University Union of Students
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Sheffield Hallam University Union of Students
Sports Union Clubs Model Constitution
8.6.1 To ensure that the Club is committed to equality of opportunity for all.
8.6.2 To ensure that the club has a clear and transparent selection policy for team selection or entry to a club activities.
8.6.3 To liaise with the Sports and Physical Activity Officer for equal opportunities on any issues.

5. Who is Disadvantaged in Sport?
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Although many different groups of people are disadvantaged in sport. There are particular groups of people who generally experience discrimination on a more regular basis
Disabled people
People from minority ethnic communities
Women and girls
Economically disadvantaged people
People of different ages
Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.
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Remember: some people may fall into more than 1 category. These aren't the only ones. It's important to identify who these people are and seek advice

6. Barriers to Participation
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What do you think could be barriers to participation in your sport?
Lack of awareness of activities on offer
Inconvenient times
Lack of spare time
Domestic/ work commitments taking priority
Inconvenient venues
Poor facilities
Lack of transport
Fear for personal safety travelling to/from venue
Expense of participation
Previous negative experiences (PE at school)
Lack of motivation
Parental attitudes and influences
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7. Equality Strand
Barriers
Disabled people
Assumptions
Lack of informed coaches
Poor communication
Poor facilities
Minority Ethnic Groups
Cultural/ Religious Influences
Fear of discrimination
Unwelcoming environment
Women and Girls
Practical - personal safety, lack of female coaches
Personal - body image, lack of confidence, peer-group pressure
social and cultural -
People of Different Ages
Attitudes of others
Other commitments
Low self esteem
Economically Disadvantaged People
Cost of activity
Inconvenient venue - travel cost
Low self-esteem
LGBT
Fear of bullying
Session Outline
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8. Task
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Discuss in your groups the scenario on your table
What would you propose to do if the situation arose at your club?
How would you approach the situation?
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9. 1 more disadvantaged group
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Does your club have a trial process?
Does your club solely focus on training for competing in BUCS?
You are not being equitable to:
'Low ability' participants or beginners
Can you be more equitable?
Is there capacity in your club to have development squads?
Can you have more teams (if not entered into BUCS, a local league?
Can you signpost them to other activity at the University?
Simple questioning at the sports fair can help filter out those who should trial, and those who should be signposted to 'recreation activity'. The way your club handles this should be done in an equitable way
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10. Task
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In your groups.. 1. List equitable ways a club could handle 'low ability'/ beginners 2. List inequitable ways a club would handle 'low ability'/beginners
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11. Challenging Inequitable Behaviour
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As Equal Opportunities Officer you have a responsibility to behave equitably yourself and promote equitable behaviour among your club members.
Type of Inequitable Behaviour
Examples
Verbal
Racist, sexist or homophobic language.
Ridicule or bullying because of a personal characteristic (e.g being disabled)
Written
All of the above written in some way (eg mobile phone text, social media)
Physical
Action taken against somebody because of their race, gender, personal characteristics, sexuality. Examples include:
Pushing
Punching
biting
Tripping up and pretending it was an accident
touching somebody inappropriately
stealing or destroying other people's property
excluding somebody from taking part
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12. Dealing with Inequitable Behaviour
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Having a code of practice
Avoid confrontation
select the most appropriate time and place to challenge inequitable behaviour
Be a good role model
Use language that is relevant, sensitive and appropriate
devise a way to punish persistent offenders
devise a way to reward fair play and equitable behaviour
Just because one person doesn't take offence, others might - point this out.
If you feel you can't deal with a situation. Note down the problem and speak to Students' Union staff.
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13. Your Role
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Action Plan:
If someone feels discriminated. How can they make themselves heard?
Will you introduce yourself as Equal Opps? Be approachable?
Promote how someone can contact you if they have a problem?
If you can't deal with the situation, do you know who to go to for help?
How will you make sure your club understands equal opportunities?
How are you going to share the information your learnt today?
What procedures are you going to put in place? already in place?
Does your club have a selection policy?
Is it fair?
Who makes sure the policy is followed? (you? everyone?)
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