Sociocultural Influences in Golf

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📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice & Matching

This worksheet is linked to Achievement Standard 92019 (Physical Education) — analyse sociocultural influences on participation and performance in golf.

1. Which of the following is a sociocultural factor that commonly affects participation in golf?

Natural ability (talent)

Cost of green fees and equipment

Weather in °C

Ball colour

2. Traditional etiquette (silence on the tee, dress codes) can influence who feels welcome at a golf club by:

Encouraging all newcomers equally

Discouraging some people who feel excluded by strict rules

Improving weather conditions

Changing the rules of the game

3. Less media coverage of women's golf often leads to:

More sponsorship and higher pay for women

More role models in the media

Lower visibility and fewer sponsorship opportunities

No effect on participation

4. Incorporating Māori values such as kaitiakitanga and manaakitanga into a golf club might result in:

Emphasis on caring for the land and welcoming visitors

Removing all community events

Increasing green fees only

Focusing purely on competition with no cultural elements

5. Match the sociocultural term (left) with the example (right). Draw lines between matching items.

A. Sponsorship

B. Club culture

C. Geographic access

D. Dress code / etiquette

1. Course located 40 kilometres from the nearest town

2. Local sponsor funds junior coaching and tournaments

3. Strict clothing rules that discourage some players

4. A welcoming club that runs family events and coaching

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers

6. In one sentence, define "socio-cultural influence" as it relates to sport participation.

7. Identify two specific barriers a low-income New Zealand family might face when trying to participate in golf. Give a brief explanation for each (include an approximate cost example if relevant).

8. Describe one culturally appropriate strategy a golf club could use to increase participation among Māori and Pasifika youth. Be specific about what would change and why it might help.

9. Explain how commercialisation (e.g., sponsorship, high green fees) can both support and limit fair participation in golf. Give one supporting example and one limiting example.

10. Briefly plan a 30-minute community session aimed at reducing barriers to participation (include location, cost, and one cultural element to include).