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Sociocultural Factors in Climbing

Read the surf lifesaving club scenario, then answer the questions. Consider how culture, relationships, resources and representation can shape participation. Use specific evidence from the scenario and explain your reasoning.

Scenario: A new climbing day

A surf lifesaving club in Aotearoa is planning a climbing day at an indoor centre. Mele is keen but is unsure whether climbing is for her because most of the climbers shown in online adverts look different from her. Tevita would like to come, but the entry fee, shoe hire and bus fare are difficult for his whānau to cover. Levi is experienced and jokes that people should try the hardest route to prove themselves. Some club members want to include a short karakia and discuss respect for the places people climb. The organisers are considering loan gear, a subsidy, beginner groups and a clear rule that everyone may choose a route that feels appropriate to them.

Analyse the influences

Use the scenario to distinguish influences that come from society and culture from practical environmental factors.

1.Which factor is the clearest financial barrier to Tevita taking part?

His whānau may struggle to cover entry, shoe hire and bus costs.
Online adverts feature climbers unlike Mele.
Levi jokes about trying the hardest route.
The organisers are considering a karakia.

2.Identify two sociocultural influences in the scenario. For each one, explain how it could affect someone’s confidence, access or choices in climbing.

3.True or false: The cost of entry, shoe hire and transport is primarily a sociocultural influence, while a climbing centre being far away is primarily a geographical access issue.

TrueFalse

4.Match each influence with its best example from the scenario.

Representation and role models
Economic access
Peer norms
Cultural values

Levi’s joke can pressure others to attempt a harder route.
Mele does not see people like herself in climbing adverts.
Members want to include karakia and discuss respect for places.
Tevita’s whānau may struggle with the combined costs.

5.Suggest two practical changes the organisers could make to reduce barriers to participation. Explain which barrier each change addresses.

6.Levi’s joke makes a beginner feel they must choose the hardest route. Write two respectful things a club member could say or do to reduce the pressure while keeping the session safe.

7.Explain one way including a karakia and a discussion of respect for climbing places could make the activity more culturally responsive. Avoid assuming that every participant has the same beliefs.

8.The organisers introduce a beginner group, loan gear and a subsidy. Which statement best explains why these changes may improve participation?

They address several barriers, including confidence, equipment cost and affordability.
They guarantee that every participant will enjoy climbing.
They remove the need for safe instruction.
They ensure everyone will choose the same route.

9.Write a brief recommendation to the club organisers. Name one sociocultural barrier, propose a response, and state how they could check whether the response helped.