Sport Participation Across Social Groups

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Think-Pair-Share

Why do you think some groups of people participate less in sport than others? Think individually for 1 minute Discuss with your partner for 3 minutes Share key ideas with the class

Key Sociocultural Factors

Gender - historical participation gaps and changing trends Age - peak participation in teens, decline in adulthood Ethnicity - cultural barriers and discrimination issues Social Class - economic barriers and facility access These factors often intersect and compound

UK Sport Participation Data

Gender in Sport: Then vs Now

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Case Study Analysis

Form groups of 6 students Each group gets a different case study focusing on one sociocultural factor Read your case study and identify key barriers Propose TWO solutions to increase participation Prepare a 2-minute presentation for the class 15 minutes for group work

Breaking Down Barriers

Economic solutions: Free/subsidized programs, Equipment lending schemes, Transport provision Cultural solutions: Culturally appropriate activities, Female-only sessions, Community outreach programs Accessibility solutions: Disability sport programs, Age-appropriate activities, Flexible timing Educational solutions: Role model visits, School-community partnerships, Media representation

Reflection & Next Steps

How do sociocultural influences shape who plays sport in your community? What can schools and communities do to improve participation? How might future changes in society affect sport engagement? Exit Ticket: Write one new learning and one remaining question