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Role Models Consider the characteristics that a role model might have
What: Consider the characteristics that a role model might have Look at the importance of role models in setting participation trends or shaping attitudes Consider the effect role models can have on the popularity of activities
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Just as in any form of life, sport creates its own role models and they can be extremely influential, particularly on young people. A role model is someone who other people might aspire to be like, who they look up to and who is seen as a good example to follow Common Characteristics -Competing or playing fairly - being inspirational -Good level performer - Successful -Setting trends for others to follow - being accessible -Shaping attitudes by the way they conduct themselves
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Task: Who is your most important role model and why are they so inspirational for you? List 10 people you consider to be role models….(from the world of sport!)
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Steven Gerrard
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Tanny Grey - Thompson
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Lance Armstrong
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Pressure on role models Any role model lives with their life in the media spotlight and while this is probably the greatest pressure, there can be others, including: -media pressure and lack of privacy -possible targeting by other performers to attempt to damage image - being sought after and then dropped by companies cashing in on their role model image. - the pressure of their status affecting their ability to perform - the difficulty of coping with the unexpected fane and money and being able to handle this - being expected to be available to promote and increase participation levels in particular activities.
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Examiners tip ‘ The influence of role models is a very common topic and will usually relate to how it may be able to increase level of participation and performance in a sport or activity. You should be able to give an example of a current role model’
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