Factors Effecting Participation in Sport

Question	Answer
Name two gender factors that may affect participation in sport	An activity being traditionally linked to a certain gender Because men and women have different genetic make-ups so they do not intercompete
Name two age related factors affecting participation in sport	As we age we become more prone to injury We become less able to transport oxygen around the body as we get older Young competitors may not have an age group of their sport
How does smoking affect participation in sport: name two factors	CO in cigarettes combines with red blood cells in your body meaning less oxygen can be transported around your body Smokers may be sleep deprived and won't be in a good mental state to perform Smoking is addictive and chain smokers won't take a break from smoking to participate
Why might an ex athlete (elderly) choose not to participate in sport?	Because they have sustained permanent injuries during their sporting career and are unable to
Why might a child not be able to participate in sport	Because the sport is too physically demanding e.g. body building
Why might age effect the career length of certain athletes?	Some sports require flexibility e.g. gymnastics and this decreases over time
Why might gender effect participation in gymnastics?	Women tend to be more flexible and this is fairly vital in gymnastics

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	Created by Dan Allibone over 9 years ago