Transcript Barriers to participation PPT

• Lack of time is probably the most frequently used excuse
for not participating in sport.
– In the 21st Century people have to juggle many
responsibilities, such as
Work
Family commitments
Survival activities
People who want to participate need to find the time to do so.
However, some people won’t be able to participate, even though they
want to.
• Issues - Is time really an adequate excuse?
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• For some, but for all those that say it is a barrier to participation?
• Resources covers
– Facilities –Uneven spread across the UK.
– Eg - 50 metre swimming pools and velodromes
– Participation is limited by where you live.
– Eg. - Outdoor activities need natural resources.
– Such as rowing, sailing, mountaineering/hill walking etc
– The policy of the local authority is also important.
– Eg They may want to spend money on one resource when you want
another. This would seriously reduce your participation.
– Finances .
– Some activities cost money.
– Others need expensive equipment
– People – Imagine you have moved in to a new area and
want to play a sport, but you can’t find other people or
clubs that follow this sport. This would clearly limit your
participation.
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Lack of fitness is often an excuse given by
people who say they are unable to take part in
sport.
For some it is valid, but for many it hides a
lack of motivation.
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For other people, the perception is that they
are a long way from the levels of fitness
displayed by many others that participate
regularly. Because of this, they feel that they
will be looked down on by those that play
sport as not being fit enough and this limits
their participation.
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This is therefore more of a psychological
issue, particularly as there are many sports
that can be done at the individuals own pace,
gradually increasing intensity as they get fitter,
such as walking, jogging and cycling
• Not having the ability
will often stop people
from taking part .
Often they don’t want
to show themselves
up.
• This should not really
be an adequate
excuse to avoid
participation. • It is important that relevant coaching and
advice is available to ensure that these people
acquire the correct skills to develop their
ability. This will be down to government
sponsored initiatives, local government
initiatives and sports development units.
• Lifestyle issues covers elements such as stress, smoking, alcohol and
drug consumption.
• Some of these will have a negative impact on the individuals health
• Stress will mean that the person is focussing on other issues and can’t
contemplate playing sport.
• These issues will need to be dealt with, probably by the individual, but
maybe with professional advice, before they can play sport regularly.
• People with genuine medical conditions
may not be able to participate in sport, or
may only be able to do so under medical
supervision. If they do the wrong exercises,
they may make the condition worse.
• Having said all of that, almost all medical
conditions will benefit from some form of
physical activity, as long as it is done
correctly, and under supervision.
• Remember, before someone plays sport
they should be screened by a qualified
individual to ensure that they are doing
safe and purposeful activities.