Possible barriers which affect participation in sport.
Lack of transport
Family commitments
Lack of disposable income
Employment & Unemployment
Lack of positive sporting role models
Lack of appropriate activity provision
The lack of equal coverage in media in terms of gender and ethnicity by the media
Lack of positive family role models or family support
Lack of awareness of appropriate activity provision
Lack of transport
A lack of transport will prevent you travelling to where sport takes place. This will limit your opportunities and your choice of sport.
Employment & Unemployment
If you work you may find it hard to find the time to take part in sport.
If you unemployed you may find it difficult to take part in sport due to financial constraints
Lack of disposable income
Some sports are expensive e.g skiing, some people will not be able to afford the equipment or the cost of travel to snow slopes.
Lack of positive sporting role models
A role model in sport can be people who influence you into participating in sport. e.g. a famous athlete, coach or family member.
An example is in football, girls have many more role models as there is increase in the profile and the coverage of the sport, this has led to an increase in participation.
Lack of awareness of activity provision
To participate in a sport, you must be aware of what provision is available.
If you do not know what sports clubs are available in your area you will not know where or when you can take part.
The lack of equal coverage in media in terms of gender and ethnicity by the media
Media coverage is important to promote individual sports and to provide positive role models.
Gender and ethnicity are not often promoted in the media, this can demotivate and lower the self esteem of individuals.
However recently media coverage has improved with female sports gaining more coverage, ethnic females competing wearing headscarves; this helps provide positive role models for Muslim girls.
Lack of positive family role models or family support
Family is needed to provide support when taking part in sport especially if you are a child.
Children are often introduced to sports clubs through their parents or family members
support is needed to travel to training/ matches
Financial support is needed to buy kit/equipment and pay for membership fees.
Possible barrier: Gender
Stereotypes
Lack of role models
Media coverage
Possible barrier: Carers
Commitments
Time
Disposable income
Possible barrier: Ethnicity
Lack of awareness
Discrimination
Lack of role models
Possible barrier: Young children
Activity awareness
Transport
Homework
Possible barrier: Retired people/over 60
Lack of fitness
Confidence
Discrimination
Possible barrier: Disabilities
Activity provision
Cost of equipment
Confidence/ self esteem
Possible barrier: Parents
Lack of time due to family commitments
Lack of disposable income to spend on activity due to childcare cost
Lack of transport
Possible barrier: Unemployed/economically disadvantaged
Lack of disposable income
Lack of transport
Lack of awareness
Possible barrier: People with family commitments
Lack of time
No child care/ Crèche at leisure centre
Lack of disposable income due to dependants
Possible barrier: Teenagers
Lack of time due to school work being a priority
Peer pressure not to participate, doing other things such as: socialise and gaming.