Sports Participation Barriers Worksheet

Name:

Date:

🏃 Part 1: Identifying Barriers

1. Which of the following is a financial barrier to sports participation?

Lack of transport to facilities

High cost of equipment and membership fees

Fear of injury during activity

Lack of time due to work commitments

2. Which barriers might affect elderly participants? (Tick all that apply)

Reduced mobility and flexibility

Fear of injury

Lack of appropriate facilities

Social isolation

Cost of specialised equipment

3. The main barrier preventing women from participating in traditionally male-dominated sports is often:

Lack of physical ability

Cultural and social expectations

Higher injury rates

Equipment costs

4. Complete the sentence: People with disabilities may face _____________ barriers such as lack of wheelchair access, and _____________ barriers such as negative attitudes from others.

Answer: _________________ and _________________

💡 Part 2: Solutions and Strategies

5. Explain two ways sports organisations can reduce financial barriers for young people.

6. Describe how sports facilities can be adapted to encourage participation from people with physical disabilities.

7. List three strategies that could help increase sports participation among ethnic minority groups.

1. _________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________

📋 Part 3: Case Study Application

8. Case Study: Sarah is a 45-year-old single mother working two part-time jobs. She wants to start exercising but hasn't participated in sports since school. She's concerned about her fitness level and doesn't have much spare money.

a) Identify three barriers preventing Sarah from participating in sport:

1. _________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________

b) Suggest two practical solutions that could help Sarah overcome these barriers:

9. A local leisure centre wants to increase participation among teenagers aged 14-18. Design a strategy that addresses the main barriers this age group faces. Include at least three specific actions.