1. SESSION OBJECTIVES SESSION OBJECTIVE
To understand the participation rates for ethnic minorities and disability sport and the reasons for this.
SESSION OBJECTIVES
SESSION OUTCOME
To be able to give examples of the participation rates for ethnic minorities and disability sport and give examples of the reasons for the rate in participation.

2. ETHNIC MINORITY PARTICIPATION
EXPLANATION OF THE GRAPH

3. REASONS FOR PARTICIPATION RATES…
TIME
INCOME
MOBILITY
EDUCATION

4. ETHNIC PREFERENCES Asian sports performers
Cricket/ racket sports (culturally acceptable)
Football/ athletics/ basketball/ boxing; cheap, little equipment and easy to practise.
Black sports performers
Chinese/ Pakistani
Badminton

5. Examples of racism in sport
Stacking –keep minorities from decision-making positions
Channelling – teachers directing ethnic groups into specific sports
Racist attacks – physical and/or verbal
Examples of racism in sport
Attitudes – biased opinions of others
Labelling – teachers expectations of ethnic groups
Centrality – ethnic groups away from central positions

6. Policies to overcome racism
Supportive clubs, rather than enforcing clubs
Media coverage/ promotion
Campaigns to eliminate racism
Policies to overcome racism
Good publicity to attract/ inform
Ease of access
Appointment of ethnic sports development officers
Use of role models – persuasion from significant others

7. EXAM QUESTION EXAM QUESTION ANSWER
Today, some groups in society are less involved in sport and physical activity than others. Give three reasons for the lower participation rates among some ethnic minority groups. (3 marks)
ANSWER
Racial discrimination;
Not encouraged/actively discouraged by parents/peers;
Low status/priority given to sport;
Conflict with religious customs/observance/dress code;
Lack of role models/fewer coaches;
EXAM QUESTION

9. Disabled performer - the victim
CYCLE OF DEPRESSION
Ability
Opportunity
Disabled performer - the victim
Provision
Esteem

10. DISABILITY SPORT ENGLAND
TASK....
Read the paragraph and identify 5 main points about Disability Sport England.

11. INCLUSIVE SPORT ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
Teachers able to focus on disabled requirements
All participants have something in common
More likely to have specialised resources
Levels of excellence more easily achieved
Individual needs more easily catered for
Over-protection of disabled – no preparation for society
Emphasise differences
Less socialising with able-bodied
Over-simplification of disability – assumes all disabilities are the same

12. SEGREGATED SPORT ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
Increase mutual understanding
Recognises equality
Reflection of integrated society
Many techniques/ programmes available to promote positive involvement
Chance of bullying
Limited access to specialist resources
Difficult for teachers to cope with situation
Reinforces differences as against similarities

13. ADAPTED SPORTS

14. Raising of awareness of LAs and NGBs Improvements in facility design
Specialist coaching
What has been done to increase sports participation for the disabled
Better media coverage
More events
Raised profile of Paralympics

15. EXAM QUESTION EXAM QUESTION ANSWER
(i) What benefits can participation in sporting activities have for people with disabilities? (4 marks)
(ii) What is the role of Disability Sport England? (3 marks)
ANSWER
(i) Increase self esteem/confidence;
challenge/develop new skills/achievement;
health/physical development;
active role in society;
less ‘them and us’ attitude/public awareness and acceptance of disability sport/reduce stereotypes;
inclusion/integration into society;
the more they participate the higher the standards reached/role models;
Allows them to be competitive/can be a spectator/increase knowledge in specialised coaching. 4 marks
(ii) to provide opportunities for people with disabilities;
to promote benefits of exercise to people with disabilities;
to support relevant organisations who provide for people with disabilities;
to educate and make society aware of the needs and abilities of people with disabilities/combat discrimination;
to encourage people with disabilities to take an active role in the development of their sport;
to develop participation from the grass roots (through to Paralympics level).
EXAM QUESTION