User groups who participate in sport
see p.64
What I need to know •
The different user groups who participate in physical activity or sport.
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The different needs and issues that affect participation.
We place people into groups so that we can discuss and try to solve any problems with their different needs. People are grouped by the things that they have in common, like their beliefs, economic situation or family commitments. It is important to know what these user groups are and how they all differ.
The different user groups People from different ethnic groups
Retired people and people over 60
Families with children
Carers
People with family commitments
Young children
Teenagers
People with disabilities
Parents (singles or couples)
People who work
Unemployed or economically disadvantaged
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You will need to know the needs of and differences between all these user groups. Some of these groups are described in more detail below.
Retired or over 60s
Somebody’s gender identity is who they know themselves to be. Traditionally people are grouped into two genders (male and female), but this is not an accurate reflection of the world. Transgender athletes have only been allowed to participate in the Olympic Games since 2004. Sports such as football have male and female teams, who don’t play together or compete against each other.
Retired and older people often have more time as they do not work, but they are also more likely to have physical difficulties. Many older people still enjoy sports such as running, but activities for this group are often low-impact, such as bowls, aqua aerobics and Nordic walking, or adapted from traditional sports, such as walking football/netball.
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Practise it!
Remember it!
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Needs can be very specific to a user group and only apply to those people.
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Most people are in more than one group. For example, somebody might be a single parent from a minority ethnic group who works.
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Describe two needs of young children when they are taking part in sports. (2 marks) Explain why unemployed people might have specific needs when taking part in sports. (2 marks)
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