6. Cultural Factors Cultural Influences are those that impact on daily life and are often out of person’s control. These can include: Age Disability Gender Race
7. Age Start with task 8 – what problems people face due to their age. The age of a person may influence their chances of participating in certain activities. There may be age limits for participation or joining clubs. Young people have many opportunities to take part in physical activity through school and clubs.
9. Disability The English Federation of Disability Sport is the organisation for disability sport in England. It aims to promote inclusion and equality and provide sporting opportunities for disabled people. People with a disability have a need and an ability to participate in sport. People with a disability take part in their own groups, or mix with able-bodied people.
10. Disability Leisure centres and facilities have to provide disabled access. Special groups are formed to help participation for disabled people. Task 9 – do you know any disable sports?