1. Unequal Access Based on Socioeconomic Status
Joi Moses

2. Socioeconomic Status
An individual's or group's position within a hierarchical social structure
depends on a combination of variables, including occupation, education, income, wealth, and place of residence.
Usually described in two ways , low SES and high SES
Also described as urban and suburban

3. History
Researchers have only recently begun to address the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES), sport involvement, and physical activity during childhood and youth
In 1992 The Carnegie Council on Adolescent Development…found that boys and girls from lower social status communities were seriously underserved in all forms of childhood youth services, including sport opportunities

4. The Present
The Center for the Study of Sport in Society at Northeastern University estimates that 15 percent of urban children and youths participate in youth sport programs , as compared with 85 to 90 percent of their suburban counterparts.
There is a strikingly high prevalence of adolescent obesity among underprivileged groups, including racial/ethnic minorities and those living in households affected by poverty and low levels of education

5. Why is this Important?
Besides the obvious reasons of better health and creating healthy lifestyles at a young age.
Participation in … extracurricular activities is associated with increased educational achievement and attainment, reduced problem behavior, improved attitudes toward educational and occupational goals, positively influenced psychosocial adjustment, and decreased likelihood of dropping out

6. Factors That Influence P.A. in low-SES Children
Intrapersonal
Time Barriers : family obligations homework
Fun: Self- efficacy , actual level of enjoyment
Social
Friends
Adult Involvement
Environment
Proximity
Cost
Safety
facilities

7. Factors That Influence P.A. in High-SES Children
Intrapersonal
Time barriers: work , homework, other scheduled activities
Fun : self- efficacy
Social : Friends , Parental Involvement
Environmental : Type of Activity : seasonal programing , diverse choices

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9. My Opinion
In my opinion this is a huge problem. Children should have the same access to physical activity and opportunities to exercise . Every child deserves a healthy lifestyle regardless of if they are rich or poor. There is a strong correlation between physical activity and education success. There are already so many factors hindering low-SES children from reaching educational goals .

10. References http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/socioeconomic+status
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