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Factors affecting participation in sport and physical activity

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UV31540Factors affecting participation in sport and physical activity

The aim of this unit is to develop the knowledge and understanding of the differing reasons for participating in sport and physical activities. This includes the benefits of, typical levels of participation for different populations and the recommended levels of sport and physical activity for individuals.

You will understand the factors that can affect participation and will be able to suggest strategies to improve participation as well as methods to evaluate how well these strategies have worked.

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On completion of this unit you will:

Learning outcomes

Factors affecting participation in sport and physical activity

1. Understand participation in sport and physical activity

2. Understand factors that affect participation in sport and physical activity

3. Understand strategies to increase participation in sport and physical activity

1. Knowledge outcomes There must be evidence that you possess all the knowledge and understanding listed in the Knowledge section of this unit. In most cases this can be done by professional discussion and/or oral questioning. Other methods, such as projects, assignments and/or reflective accounts may also be used.

2. Tutor/Assessor guidance You will be guided by your tutor/assessor on how to achieve learning outcomes in this unit. All outcomes must be achieved.

3. External paper There is no external paper requirement for this unit.

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Evidence requirements

Achieving knowledge outcomes

Developing knowledge

You will be guided by your tutor and assessor on the evidence that needs to be produced. Your knowledge and understanding will be assessed using the assessment methods listed below*:

• Projects• Observed work• Witness statements• Audio-visual media • Evidence of prior learning or attainment• Written questions• Oral questions• Assignments• Case studies• Professional discussion

Where applicable your assessor will integrate knowledge outcomes into practical observations through professional discussion and/or oral questioning.

When a criterion has been orally questioned and achieved, your assessor will record this evidence in written form or by other appropriate means. There is no need for you to produce additional evidence as this criterion has already been achieved.

Some knowledge and understanding outcomes may require you to show that you know and understand how to do something. If you have practical evidence from your own work that meets knowledge criteria, then there is no requirement for you to be questioned again on the same topic.

*This is not an exhaustive list.

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Knowledge

Learning outcome 1

Understand participation in sport and physical activity

You can: Portfolio reference

a. Identify reasons for participating in sport and physical activity

b. Explain how regular participation in sport and physical activity benefits individuals

c. Explain how individuals’ regular participation in sport and physical activity benefits society

d. Identify typical levels of participation of different populations in sport and physical activity

e. Identify recommended levels of physical activity for individuals

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Learning outcome 2

Understand factors that affect participation in sport and physical activity

You can: Portfolio reference

a. Explain how factors affect participation in sport and physical activity

b. Explain how a factor can be an enabler or a barrier to participation in sport and physical activity

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Learning outcome 3

Understand strategies to increase participation in sport and physical activity

You can: Portfolio reference

a. Explain strategies to improve participation rates in sport and physical activity

b. Describe how to implement strategies to improve participation rates in sport and physical activity

c. Identify methods of evaluating the effectiveness of strategies to improve participation rates in sport and physical activity

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Learning outcome 2: Understand factors that affect participation in sport and physical activity

Factors affecting participation: Limited range and suitability of provision, schedule of provision, lack of specialist staff resources/equipment, non-targeted media, discrimination, perceived barriers, physical access constraints, physical ability, psychological state, motivation and attitude, peer pressure, financial costs, availability and access to transport, work commitments, location of suitable facilities, programming or timing of activities, gender differences, religious or cultural rules, health and safety fears.

Enabler or barrier:

Enabler – part of a team (social factors), health benefits (feel good factor).

Barrier – work commitments result in lack of time, cost of travel to facilities.

Learning outcome 1: Understand participation in sport and physical activity

Unit content

This section provides guidance on the recommended knowledge and skills required to enable you to achieve each of the learning outcomes in this unit. Your tutor/assessor will ensure you have the opportunity to cover all of the unit content.

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Reasons for participating: Improve health, improve fitness, reduce risk of developing disease, competition, social interaction with others, enjoyment, reduce stress/anxiety.

Regular participation: Physical benefits (improved health and wellbeing, improved physical fitness, longer life expectancy, reduced risk of disease), mental benefits (improved mood and enjoyment, increased self-confidence, increased self-esteem, mental resilience, motivation, ability to take positive risks), social benefits (crime reduction, drug avoidance, anti-bullying, social contact and acceptance, motivating others to lead an active and healthy lifestyle).

Typical levels of participation: Research current levels of sport/physical activity participation, research for different populations.

Recommended levels of participation: Current ACSM physical activity guidelines, different populations (under 5s, children and young people (5-18 years), adults (19-64 years), older adults (65+ years)).

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Learning outcome 3: Understand strategies to increase participation in sport and physical activity

Strategies to improve participation rates: Make reasonable adjustments to provisions, compliance with equality and diversity legislation, develop or adapt facilities, improve resources, transport provision, health and safety improvements, programme provision to meet needs, recruit and train specialist staff, use of specialist skills, specific improvements (e.g. timing/programming of activities), increased support for specific populations, increasing variety and range of activities, provision of activity equipment, subsidised rates or memberships, advertising and promoting activities.

Implement strategies to improve participation rates: Implement appropriate strategies.

Methods of evaluating: Evidence of increased participation, feedback from participants (questionnaires, social media), increased numbers, regulatory attendance/participation.

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