Role Models in Sports Participation

Topic 1: Role models Increased provision Access to facilities Issues which affect participation in sport Appropriate times of sessions Fair pricing Increased transport User Groups What this means Gender Male, female, trans. How someone feels about themselves. Ethnic groups Similar cultural background by language, religion, belief. Facilities and equipment appropriate Sessions to fit the user needs Retired people Over 68 Families Adults and children who live together Possible Solutions to Barriers Promotion Carers Someone who looks after someone else who needs support e.g. old People with family commitments Someone who helps a family member e.g. shopping for them Young children 0-11 years old Positive and Negative impacts on popularity of the sport Teenagers 13+ Disabilities Long term physical or mental impairment Number of people participating Parents (single/ couple) Person/ people who act in care of a child Provision of facilities People who work Work and earn money Environment and climate Unemployed / economically disadvantaged Don t work or have not much disposable money Amount and range of media coverage High level success of teams + individuals Lack of balance of media coverage for genders Positive role models Awareness of activity provision Social Acceptability Lack of disposable income Emerging sports new sports that grow in popularity e.g. footgolf, walking football. Traditional sports long history e.g. netball, football rounders Role models Employment / unemployment Barriers Lack of transport / access to provision No positive family role models / support Appropriate activity provision Family commitments

Topic 2: The role of sport in promoting values Initiatives and campaigns Initiative An idea to overcome a barrier Sporting Values Definitions Campaign Uses media and advertisement to address the barrier Inclusion National Pride This girl can Join the movement Fair play We are undefeatable Examples Tennis for Kids Excellence Kick it out Citizenship Importance of Etiquette and Sporting behaviour Team Spirit Etiquette Sportsmanship Gamesmanship Tolerance and Respect unwritten rules you follow playing to the rules and spirit not playing to spirit of the game and fair play Olympics & Paralympics The creed: Olympic Value Its meaning (brief) Respect Fair play Safety Shake hands Helping up injured opponent Faking a foul / injury Time wasting Respect Excellence Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs) Friendship Sanctions WADA: World Anti-Doping Agency Why not to take PEDs Why take PEDs Paralympic Value Its meaning (brief) Faster recovery Weight loss Improve fitness Pressure to perform Damage reputation Unfair advantage Damage health Determination How: Samples of urine, nails, hair blood. Sanction: Bans, Fines, loss of records Inspiration Courage Interlocking continents symbol of unity Equality

Topic 3: Implications of hosting a major sporting event for a city / country Features of major sporting events Regular One Off Regular & Recurring Happen same time, but may move city / country with potential to return Held in a host city / country one in a generation. Unlikely to return for a long time Happen same time and in the same place UAFA Champions League Olympics / Paralympics Wimbledon Before During After Positive s What Positive s Positive s Improved and new sports facilities Why Improved transport and infrastructure Bidding Global attention Improve social infrastructure Tourism increases Infrastructure Local transport improved Improved international profile Increased sports participation Investment More money e.g. sponsors Employment Jobs in construction + hospitality Increase future financial investment Increased profile of sports Negatives Negatives Potential crime and terrorism Costs Vs revenue generated Unused sports facilities What Why Increase transport, litter, noise Bidding Bidding is expensive + may not win Lack of investment in other regions Negatives Infrastructure Cost to build Poor performance by hosts: impact on national pride Negative media coverage of facilities, infrastructure + organisation Objections Local and national protests Decreased national reputation and status Employment Temporary so insecure

Topic 4: The role of National Governing Bodies (NGBs) play in the development of their sport Media coverage TV, social media, radio and newspapers Training coaches Level 1, level 2, level 3, UAFA A or B etc. Training officials Level 1, level 2, level 3, young officials etc. Run leagues Grass routes all the way to elite international Example NGBs Football: England-Football Association (FA) Scotland- Scottish Football Association (SFA) Wales- Football association of Wales (FAW) Northern Ireland-Irish Football Association (IFA) Promotional schemes e.g. chance to shine, Tennis for kids Cup Develop coaching and officiating infrastructure competitions FA cup England under 20s athletics Equal opportunities- initiatives NGBs Independent organisations that oversee the rules, clubs, coaching and competition in their sport Gain grants and money- government, selling merchandise, tickets, Lottery, TV rights, sponsors Major changes NGBs have a say, but led by international GBs e.g. FIFA Rugby: England-Rugby Football Union (RFU Scotland- Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) Ensure Safety Netball: England Netball Create policies child protection, discipline code, equality+ diversity Technical advice size of pitch, equipment, no. of players, age groups Contact business/ organisations ask for money and support for their sport e.g. Dept for Digital Culture, Media and Sport Support, insurance, technical guidance Discipline players Break a rule e.g. deliberate gouging in rugby- RFU will ban you for a number of weeks Cricket England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)

Task 5: The use of Technology in Sport Positives effects of technology on Spectators Temp. control clothes Prosthetic limbs Carbon fibre How technology helps you perform/ train / recover better Performance Trainers Equipment + Clothing Enhance performance Lower injury risk In game data Website and apps Testing Training Football boots Fitness Watch GPS Increased interactivity Positives of using technology Hr Monitor Laser timer Swimwear Body Fat Monitor Hyperbaric chamber Fitness software Golf clubs Simulator Slow motion replays + different camera angles Quicker recovery Technical analysis Hawkeye Safety How technology reduces the chance of injury Accurate decisions Tech makes games better: faster, greater distances, more power Officiating + Fair play Motion tracking software Cryotherapy Equipment VAR TMO Hawkeye Headgear e.g. cycling Fan experience VAR Shin pads TMO More fans want to watch Easier to keep up to date- apps + websites Cryotherapy / hyperbaric chambers Unequal access to technology Availability + Affordability Radios Cost How technology makes the fans / spectators experience better Spectators Negative effects of technology on Spectators Negatives of using technology TVs 4k, ultra HD, bigger size Watch from home or stream Cost to watch Reduced flow of game due to officiating technology Official decisions influenced by technology Internet 24/7 access ,streaming Smartphones Apps e.g. sky sports Less Fans Punditry Slow mo, break down plays Live game slows down due to replays Stadiums TVs, speakers, wifi viewing