Section 1.1.2
Lesson 2:
Influences on your
healthy, active lifestyle
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
a.
W.A.L.F
Identify key influences on
yourself and others in
achieving sustained
involvement in physical activity
W.I.L.F
• All of you will understand what
the key influences are in being
involved in sport
• Most of you will understand
what the key influences are in
being involved in sport and be
able to answer exam questions
with help from the teacher
• Some of you will understand
what the key influences are in
being involved in sport and be
able to answer exam questions
independently
Recap from last lesson
What constitutes a healthy, active
lifestyle?
A lifestyle that contributes positively to
physical, mental, and social wellbeing,
and includes regular exercise and
physical activity
Influences on taking part
Watch the sport YOUTUBE CLIP
Discuss in pairs the reasons that may
prevent people from taking part in
regular physical activity
There are six main factors that
have an influence on participation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Culture
Health and wellbeing
Image
Resources
People
Socio - economic
CHIRPS INFLUENCE LIFESTYLE
1. Culture
Age
Disability
Gender
Race
Some events may
have age
restrictions
Although
resources are
available for
people with
disabilities these
may be limited in
terms of the
activities local
facilities offer
Where activities
are associated
with one gender it
can be difficult to
get involved if you
are the opposite
sex
Ethnic background
still influences the
activities people
are involved in,
although there are
no physiological
reasons for this.
This may be a
result of the media
Other sports may
appeal to
different age
groups because of
the physical
demands or age of
the other
participants
Activities
predominantly
played by one
gender, or seen in
the media as being
played by one
gender, may
appeal more to
that gender group
Cultural Influences
These are usually out of our control:
Age:
Age can put limits on what sport an individual may take
up. Depending on the size of the club they may have a
team at each age group.
Young people have a wide
variety of opportunity to access
sports clubs and teams.
Schools encourage mass
participation during PE lesson
and extend to after school clubs
Cultural Influences
Disability:
Sport is encouraged to all regardless of disability. They
often compete against similar groups or can be mixed with
able-bodied. Most facilities cater for disabled access.
Oscar Pistorius is a double leg
amputee but competes in able
bodied races.
Some people have claimed he
has an unfair advantage over
others due to his gastrocnemius
not becoming fatigued.
Cultural Influences
Gender:
Males and females are both encouraged to take part in
sport. Generally both sexes compete against the same
gender to ensure fairness.
Mixed doubles tennis/badminton and show jumping are
the only exceptions.
Men and sport:
This is usually an outlet for aggression. Physical activity
provides a competitive environment for which men seek.
Many men join clubs to improve physical shape and to
enjoy the social side of sport.
Cultural Influences
Women and sport:
Women also enjoy the competitive side of sport and
increasing numbers join a gym due to social reasons
(i.e. to go with a friend)
Sports such as netball, tennis and dance clubs tend to
be more popular with women due to there non-contact
nature.
Women in sport
Women tend to participate in activities associated with
more non contact sports and those that would
improve appearance.
i.e. Toning muscles (aerobics)
This table shows the changing pattern of women in sport:
Women and elite level sport
Women’ s opportunities at elite level
are growing all the time.
With an increase in the women’s sport
profile, sponsorship and financial gain
is becoming more readily available.
Which women’s
sports have seen an
increase in coverage?
Women and elite level sport
Women’s football
association – Arsenal
LADIES success
Women’s athletics
Women’s Rugby
Women’s tennis
Female sport coverage
TENNIS?
GOLF?
BASKETBALL?
FOOTBALL?
Do they
have
any/good
media
coverage?
Role
models?
Strong
grass
roots?
Female athletes and top-level sport
Task:
1.Using Rebecca Adlington as an example, say why she
has a commercial impact on companies she may be
sponsored by.
The following ideas to help you:
•
What has she achieved?
•
What does her success mean to the country?
•
What are her personal qualities like?
Females have more opportunities in terms of:
1. More females participate in sport
2. Greater variety of sports available and
recognised
3. More clubs, competitions and organisations
4. Better media coverage and therefore emerging
role models
5. More women’s success has lead to
commercialisation deals.
Cultural Influences
Race:
Many ethnic groups participate in sport but have other
factors that can effect their opportunities. DISCUSS
-Very few facilities
-Financial issues
-Disposable income
What could clubs and groups do to increase
involvement?
Promote and show images of people
from different race taking part. ROLE
MODELS
What could clubs and
groups do to increase
involvement?
Make all feel welcome.
Encourage and motivate
2. Health and Wellbeing
Illness
Health Problems
People who are ill cannot take part
Some activities may not be suitable
for people with certain health
problems, so they have to choose
different one
It is possible to be ‘fit but not
healthy’ e.g. athlete with a cold
3. Image
Fashion
Media Coverage
Different activities require
different clothing and
equipment, and this can
sometimes influence what you
want to take part in
A lot of media coverage can
make a sport more popular and
encourage people to take part
Image Influences
Fashion:
Sports clothing is worn by all individuals irrespective of
participation. Role models and teams have a huge
influence on what we buy.
i.e. Football shirts, NIKE trainers
Popularity of an activity can be influenced by seasonal
tournaments. i.e. During Wimbledon lots of people play
tennis in local parks
Image Influences
Media Coverage:
Sport using a variety of media outlets to promote and
report to a wide audience.
Television
Newspaper
Radio
Internet
Types of television broadcast:
Terrestrial T.V.
This includes all free to air channels (BBC1, 2, ITV, C4, CH5)
The battle between terrestrial TV and Satellite for big
sporting event is huge. The television committee has made
sure that some sporting events are always available on free
to air channels. (See table)
Free to air events
Event that can be bought
Olympic games
Premier league football
World Cup
Ryder cup
FA Cup final
Cricket test matches
Wimbledon
IAAF World athletics
Rugby World Cup
Positive & negative effects of sports coverage on
terrestrial TV:
Positive effects
Negative effects
Popular sports gain exposure
Encourages participation
Major sport have majority of
coverage (in the place of minority
sports)
Money gained goes in grass roots
sport
Discourages participation as
people sit at home at watch T.V.
Generates role models
Views are at the directors
discretion
Pundits increase public
knowledge of elements of the
game
Replays and opinions can
undermine referees and umpires
Types of television broadcast:
Satellite T.V.
This is subscription TV and includes SKY and Virgin Media
These big companies bid for sporting events and cover a
wide variety of activities. They also offer interactive services
to enhance viewing.
This also includes pay-per-view T.V.
Types of T.V. Broadcast:
Informative Programmes: i.e. News bulletins. These
programmes are based on facts and are designed to keep us
updated on information.
Educational Programmes: These programmes deal with
coaching and helping people. They can be documentary
based. i.e. Football coaching ideas
Instructive Programmes: This coverage is aimed teaching the
viewer something new. Many programmes include elements of
instruction. i.e. A cricket master class during a break in play.
Entertaining Programmes: These are designed for
entertainment. Sometimes the drama of sport can be
entertaining i.e. Quiz shows, reality t.v. shows
Radio:
Radio broadcasters like the BBC will regularly report on
sporting events and will provide live commentary.
Five Live
Talk Sport
Radio 4 and cricket coverage
Press:
The back pages of the newspaper always report on sporting
news. Journalists and photographers are employed to solely
work on sport news stories.
Sports magazines are specific to a particular activity
i.e. Golfers monthly
Match, 4-4-2.
Internet:
This is the newest form of media. The internet provide up to
date coverage of sport from around the world. Sports good
are also bought and sold over the internet.
Influential People
Many different people can influence us greatly on the
participation of a physical activity. Here are some groups:
Family: Parents and other family members have a big
influence on a child participation of sport.
Think, is this true with you and your sporting choice?
A child can be introduce to an activity at an early age by
their family and will usually receive financial support to
continue it. (costs many include kit, subscription and travel
costs).
Influential People
Peers: peers are individuals of the same age. (your
friends) These people can influence what sport you take
up.
‘Peer pressure’ can lead you to an activity and is easier
than going alone to a club.
Think, is this true with you?
Influential People
Role models: There are many role models in sport and
these can be a strong deciding factor in what sport we
choose. The greater the media coverage of these
performers the more we aspire to be like them.
i.e. Cristiano Ronaldo
Think, is this true with you?
4. Resources
Access
Availability Location
Time
You must be able
to reach a
facility if you are
to use it
Facilities should
be readily
available if
people are to use
them
Facilities need to
be open at right
time
Good location,
public transport,
ramps, lifts and
car parking make
a facility more
accessible
It is difficult to
reach facilities
that are too far
away
For people at
work they need
to go at
night/weekends/
school holidays
Resource Influence
Resources Available:
The provision of outdoor and indoor facilities depends on
many factors. Some facilities for sport are not financially
or practically possible to have.
The government allocate money to local authorities and
lottery money provides additional income to spend on
sporting facilities.
Access:
Where the facilities for an activity are
good there is generally more
participants. Good transport links mean
people can access the club easily.
Resource Influence
Location:
Naturally the location of activities are important. Outdoor
pursuits centres are common in Wales where there is a
big outdoor space. i.e. National park.
Indoor climbing centre are popular in cities as it is
inexpensive compared to a real climbing trip.
Time:
The amount of free time will determine
how much involvement an individual
can devote to a sport.
5. People
Family
Peers
Role Models
A member of the family
might introduce you to a
sport
If your friends play
a sport, you may get
involved too
Role models can be
anybody whose actions
you might copy
Parents who play sport
often encourage their
children to take part by
coming along to their
club
They tend to be people
you respect, such as
your favourite
footballer
Having a role model in
a particular sport will
often mean you want
to take part in that
activity
6. Socio - economic
Cost
Status
Activities have associated costs
This is a person’s situation or
such as equipment, hire, lessons e.g. position in society e.g. employed,
riding lessons cost more than playing looking for work, in education.
football
Being able to afford to take part in
an activity is essential
Some sports attract people of a
particular status
Socio-economic influences
Socio-economic status:
The amount of money people earn and there occupation
will influence what sport they choose to participate in.
Some sports are seen as higher class sports
CAN YOU NAME ANY?
Rugby, Rowing, Shooting.....
Lower paid people tend to not be able to afford sports that
require expensive equipment.
i.e. Cricket, Golf and Tennis
Can you list activities that cost:
Less than £50 to take part in:
Between £50- £150 to do:
Over £300 to participate in:
6 Mark Question
Chloe is a good all-round sports
performer and could represent her
school in many different sports.
Evaluate the potential influence of
different factors on Chloe’s choice of
physical activities.
Success Criteria
• 1- 2 marks: answers are brief, making a few simple
statements with limited understanding of potential
influences on Chloe’s choice. The answer might talk about
the role model but forget about the influence of peers
and family
• 3 – 4 marks: answers show some understanding of the
influences on Chloe’s choice. The answer might talk about
specific examples without discussing the category as a
whole
• 5 – 6 marks: answers offer a factually accurate response
that shows sound understanding of the influences.
Reflects a range of examples, explaining the chosen
categories, includes at least 6 separate points across a
range of categories