Sport Participation Across Social Groups

Understanding Sociocultural Influences Year 11 GCSE PE 60 minutes

Think-Pair-Share Starter

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 insights with the class

Gender Differences in Sport Participation

Females participate less historically due to social norms Lack of female role models and media coverage Pay gap between male and female athletes Current UK data: 63% males vs 55% females participate regularly Women's football attendance increased 50% (2018-2022)

Age and Ethnicity Factors

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UK Sport Participation Data by Demographics

Case Study Analysis

Form groups of 6 students Each group receives a different case study Focus areas: Gender, Age, Ethnicity, Social Class, Mixed factors Identify key barriers to participation Propose 2 solutions to increase engagement Prepare 2-minute group presentation

Social Class and Economic Barriers

Socioeconomic status affects access to sport Cost barriers: equipment, membership fees, transport Time availability differs between social classes Quality of local facilities varies by area Working-class communities face more participation barriers Private schools often have better sports facilities

Reflection and Solutions

"Sport has the power to unite people, but only if everyone has equal opportunity to participate." How can we make sport more inclusive? What role do schools and communities play? Consider your own experiences and local area