AS PE PHED 1 Opportunities for Participation Barriers in Sport – Socio-Economic Groups

Socio-economic groups

How participation in sport varies with socio- economic groups Social Group Male % Female % Unskilled manual 34 19 Semi-skilled manual 49 29 Skilled manual 48 Intermediate/non manual 61 43 Employer/ manager 56 Professional 67

What are socio economic groups? A - upper middle class, higher management professional B - middle class, intermediate management professional C1 - supervisory clerical or junior management professional C2 - skilled working class; skilled manual workers D - working class; semi-skilled and unskilled manual workers E - pensioners, widows, casual workers

How and why are different socio-economic groups disadvantaged in regard to sport participation? Lower disposable income to spend on leisure activities. Some activities are linked to Social class – examples? May feel excluded from these activities, some clubs have exclusive memberships People saving up for something will generally cut their leisure spending. Organisations in impoverished areas may struggle to pay for facilities, equipment, transport and staff.

What is being done Sport Action Zones Respect Athlete Monitoring Prog (RAMP) – getting mentors to disaffected young people

What else? Create more role models through publicity Concession and reduced fees Taster sessions Inner city developments – London Olympics Session delivered at suitable time with childcare Schools & colleges developing extra curricular after school sessions