21st century sport

• What type of education is compulsory in the UK?

  Compulsory education with exams at secondary school
• What opportunities are available for students in physical education?

  Access to PE lessons, courses, and sports clubs
• What percentage of pupils attend state comprehensive schools compared to private schools?

  87% attend state schools, 7% private
• What percentage of medal winners from London 2012 were privately educated?

  Over 30% of medal winners
• How has the class system changed in modern society?

  More fluid and less pronounced class system
• Which sports are associated with middle/upper classes?

  Rugby and Golf
• Which sports are associated with the working class?

  Football and Darts
• How can sport facilitate social mobility?

  Through opportunities like 'rags to riches' stories
• How does media influence perceptions of social mobility in sports?

  By promoting role models and success stories
• How does social class affect participation rates in sports for those aged 16 and over?

  Higher socio-economic groups have greater participation
• What percentage of participation comes from higher socio-economic groups according to the 2015 Sport England survey?

  39% participation from higher socio-economic groups
• What percentage of participation comes from manual and unemployed socio-economic groups?

  26% participation from manual and unemployed groups
• What has contributed to the spread of football across all classes since 1992?

  Increased TV promotion and business involvement
• What is the average Premiership rugby salary?

  £100,000 per annum
• How have women's sports opportunities changed in the 21st century?

  Increased quantity of women's sports events
• What has improved regarding the standards of women's sports play?

  Increased media coverage and variety of events
• How are traditional perceptions of women's roles in society being challenged?

  Shared childcare allows more participation in sports
• What initiative promotes female participation in sports?

  The 'This Girl Can' initiative
• How has gender equality progressed in sports?

  Some sports have equal pay and prize money
• What significant achievement did the Women's England Netball team accomplish in April 2018?

  Won Commonwealth Gold
• What is a major issue regarding women's participation in sports?

  Gender gap in wages and opportunities
• What percentage of men and women participate in regular competitive sport according to Sport England (2019)?

  40% men, 17% women
• Why is sport still seen as a male domain by some?

  Because it is perceived as 'unfeminine'
• What are the four specific ways law and order affect sport in the 21st century?

  Safety, Equality, Deviance, Discrimination
• What is the duty of care in sports?

  Ensuring safety of performers and spectators
• What is a responsibility of event organizers in sports?

  Ensure safety of spectators and performers
• Why are all professional football grounds all-seater?

  To improve safety
• What significant change occurred at Muirfield Golf Club in March 2017?

  Allowed women members
• What are the pros and cons of applying the Equality Act in sport?

  Pros:

  • Equal opportunities = fair
  • Increase female participation
  • More female role models in media
  • Challenge stereotypes in sport

  
  

  Cons:

  • Takes money away from male sports
  • Long time to catch up with men's sports
  • Gendering of activities remains
  • Not sport-specific legislation
• What laws are in place to prevent deviance in sports?

  More laws against violence and drug use
• What was the controversy involving the Jamaican Anti-Doping Agency?

  Not testing enough athletes
• What happened to Team Russia in the 2016 Olympic Games?

  They were banned from the Games
• What was the outcome of the Juventus FC bribery case in 2006?

  Found guilty of bribing officials
• What incident occurred involving Chelsea fans in 2016?

  Banned for racist abuse
• What is the trend in physical activity levels from 2012 to 2015?

  125,000 fewer people are active
• What percentage of 26-year-olds do 30 minutes of activity once per week?

  31%
• How does disposable income affect participation in physical activity?

  More disposable income increases participation
• How do time, money, and transport influence physical activity levels?

  They provide opportunities for participation
• What is the European average for people playing sport once per week?

  41%
• What percentage of people in England play sport once per week?

  49%