1. FACTORS AFFECTING PARTICIPATION

2. What sports do you take part in? Why do you take part in those sports?

3. Social Groupings The people who are around us and the society that we live in can have a large affect on the participation of individuals.

4. Peer Groups These are the people who are the same age and status as you. This is considered to be one of the most powerful influences on any person – ‘peer pressure’.

5. Family Family, especially parents, can greatly influence participation.

6. Gender Even though sexual discrimination has been seriously reduced, some does still exist. Ethnicity People’s ethnic background, countries that people live in, traditions.

7. Wimbledon Prize Money YearMen’s singles (£) Ladies’ Singles (£) 19703,0001,500 198020,00018,000 1990230,000207,000 2002525,000486,000 2009850, 000

8. Open Golf Prize Money YearMen (£) Ladies (£) 19725,500 198025,000 2002720,000150,000 2008750,000250,000 highest earner for whole year

9. Sporting Opportunities The opportunities that are available to each individual.

10. TASK Write one positive and one negative way that you think each social grouping could affect participation in sport. Social Group - PositiveNegative Peers family gender ethnicity

11. All these pressures can be summarised by: Positive….. Active Supportive Encouraging High Profile Role Models Negative….. Non Active Alternative interests High Expectations Too Masculine Too Feminine Cultural Differences

12. Homework Interview somebody at home (parent, brother or sister, carer, grandparent etc). Find out what has influenced them or put them off taking part in sport. Find out about things such as family, friends, teachers, areas where they lived. Questions such as: Were they sporty when they were younger, and if not any more why has this changed? May help you.

13. Who do you most admire in Sport ? WHY?

14. Role Models What is a role model? There are many role models in sport. Their following can be due to a combination of their play, personality and lifestyle. As there is more coverage these people become trendsetters in their sport and can shape the attitudes and behaviour of their fans. Top class sports people can encourage people to participate in sport, play in a certain way and also influence fashion choices on and off the field. BECKHAM’S HAIR !

15. BECKHAM’S HAIR

16. Explain what a role model is and describe how they can affect the level of participation in a sport....................................................................................................................................... (4 marks)

17. Cross Curricular Links How can PE help you in other subjects? How can other subjects help you in PE?