Gender, Race and Social Issues

‘Climbing Higher’ The Welsh Government have given the Welsh Sport Council the task of removing barriers to sporting opportunities. Can you think of any of the groups they targeted?

Targeted groups Women Girls Those with disabilities Black and minority ethnic communities People from deprived areas

Gender Ideally everyone who has an interest should be able to participate and compete in their chosen activity. However there are constraints, some clubs may only offer single sex teams due to a lack of facilities or coaches. What do you know about gender and sport?

Gender Nearly all sports are available to both sexes, they tend to compete separately. Can you think of any sports where women and men compete together? Why do men and women compete separately?

Males and sports Why do you think men and boys participate in sports? Write a list of as many as you can think of Why do you think men and boys participate in sports?

Girls and sports Women have different reasons for participating in physical activity How many of these can you list and how are the different to the male reasons? Why do you think women and girls participate in sports?

Women in Sport Women's opportunities in sport are steadily increasing. More governing bodies are recognising women's place in their sport. The Woman's Sport Foundation (WSF) was founded in They pioneer the female cause and ensure they are thought of as equals.

Homework Complete the sheet regarding the WSF. Bring a newspaper to next weeks lesson, make sure it has sports pages.

Starter Which of the following reasons are why boys participate in sport and which are reasons why girls participate in sport? GirlsBoys

Reasons why boys and girls participate in sport. Its fun Outlet for aggression Being with a group of similar interests To look good To be part of a team Socialise To compete Keeping a balanced weight/height ratio

Women in Sport More women's sport is being televised, which raises the profile of that activity. Can you name any women's sporting events that are televised? Televised women's sporting events.

Womens FA Cup Final Womens FA Cup Final Bristol v Aresenal

Jessica Ennis - Hill London PAjKkhttp:// PAjKk

Women in Sport Although the number of women's sport being televised has risen there are still issues. Nottingham Forest and Barnet upset as ESPN pulls plug on women's finalNottingham Forest and Barnet upset as ESPN pulls plug on women's final

Women in Sport In recent years companies are more likely to use high profile, successful women to advertise their products. Jessica Ennis’ gold at the Olympics has made her a desirable person to promote a companies product.

Jessica Ennis- Hill Powerade Advert 8shfkhttp:// 8shfk Santnader Advert PUR4Ahttp:// PUR4A

Jessica Ennis Why would a company want to use her for promotional purposes? Use the following ideas to help you; 1.What efforts she had to make to achieve her state of fitness 2.What she achieved 3.Where she achieved it 4.What it meant to the country 5.Personal qualities

Women in Sport Current trends have seen most sports be accessible to women. There are less bans on women taking part in certain activities. Media images of fit and healthy woman will influence female participation also.

Promoting women in sport Due to the lack of media coverage there have been many campaigns and programmes promoting women in sport. These campaigns and programmes are for women of all ages and abilities.

Promoting women in sport PROMOTING WOMEN IN SPORT The fit-in campaign The Nike Girls in Sport Project The Equality Standard in Sport The Women and Girls Leisure Center Challenge Girls FirstWomen into High Performance Coaching Programme

Exam Question Explain how attitudes have changed in terms of women’s participation and also in terms of opportunities for women in sport and physical activity. (5 marks)

Exam Question - Answer 1.There is a greater level of acceptability for women to taking part in sport as it is no longer considered unfeminine. 2.There are also greater opportunities as more sports, activities and clubs are being formed. 3.Women’s football is one of the fastest growing sports in the country. 4.Schools allow more access to sport through their timetabled provision and extra curricular activities. 5.Famous athletes (Jessica Ennis) are being used to promote healthy lives and sport. 6.There are women only gym sessions and opening times suit their lifestyles. 7.There are lots of campaigns, which promote women in sport. 8.The WSF have increased the profile of women in sport and made it more appealing.