Sport Prejudice and Inclusion

Name:

Date:

Diverse athletes representing inclusion in sport

📚 Part 1: Understanding Prejudice in Sport

Success Criteria: I can identify different forms of prejudice and discrimination in sport and understand their impact on individuals and communities.

1. Which of the following is the best definition of prejudice in sport?

Choosing the best players for a team

Pre-judging someone based on their race, gender, religion, or other characteristics

Having favourite sports to watch

Supporting your local team

2. Select ALL forms of discrimination that have occurred in Australian sport:

Racial discrimination against Indigenous players

Gender discrimination in pay and opportunities

Religious discrimination

Discrimination based on sexual orientation

Disability discrimination

3. Adam Goodes, former AFL player, experienced racial abuse from crowds. This is an example of:

Fair criticism of his playing ability

Systemic racism in Australian sport

Normal crowd behaviour

Media bias

4. Complete this sentence: Inclusion in sport means ________________________

ensuring that all people, regardless of their _____________, _____________, or _____________, have equal opportunities to participate and feel welcomed.

🔍 Part 2: Case Study Analysis

Success Criteria: I can analyse real examples of discrimination in Australian sport and evaluate the responses to these incidents.

Case Study: In 2019, Indigenous netball player Donnell Wallam received racist comments on social media after being selected for the Australian Diamonds team. The Netball Australia organisation and her teammates publicly supported her.

5. Identify THREE impacts this discrimination may have had on Donnell Wallam:

6. Evaluate the response by Netball Australia. What did they do well and what else could they have done?

7. Suggest TWO strategies that sporting organisations can implement to prevent discrimination:

✝️ Part 3: Christian Response to Discrimination in Sport

Success Criteria: I can explain how Christian teachings about love, justice, and human dignity apply to issues of discrimination in sport.

8. Read this Bible verse: "There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." (Galatians 3:28)

How does this verse relate to inclusion in sport? Explain in 2-3 sentences:

9. Jesus taught "Love your neighbour as yourself" (Mark 12:31). How might a Christian athlete apply this teaching when they witness discrimination?

Ignore it because it's not their problem

Speak up against discrimination and support the victim

Only help if the person shares their beliefs

Wait for others to take action first

10. Personal Reflection: How can the Christian values of compassion and justice inspire positive change in Australian sport? Consider both individual actions and systemic changes.

🎯 Differentiation Support

For students needing additional support:

Use the word bank provided by your teacher
Work with a partner for questions 5-7
Focus on completing questions 1-4 and 9 first

For students seeking extension:

Research another case study of discrimination in Australian sport
Compare how different religious traditions might respond to sporting discrimination
Design a campaign poster promoting inclusion in your school's sports program