Social Factors in Sport: Impact on Participation and Performance

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a social factor that influences someone's participation in sports?

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Age

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Social class

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Gender

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Ethnicity

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a social factor that affects sport participation and performance?

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Natural ability

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Social background

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Cultural values

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Gender expectations

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a recognized social factor that influences sport participation and performance?

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Age

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Class

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Gender

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Ethnicity

Question 4

The idea of 'hegemonic masculinity' refers mainly to:

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The prevailing cultural standard of manhood that values strength and physical prowess.

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The idea that masculinity is the dominant form of gender and should be the standard for all individuals.

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The belief that men are inherently superior to women.

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The concept that masculinity is a social construct that varies across cultures.

Question 5

One criticism of the 'sport for all' movement is that:

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It could appear to promote inclusivity without addressing underlying disparities

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It overlooks the function of competition and elite sport

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It presumes that everyone desires to participate in sports

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It necessitates costly implementation

Question 6

Which of the following factors does NOT influence sport participation and performance?

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Academic achievement

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Social class

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Ethnicity

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Gender

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT considered a social factor that influences sport participation?

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Genetics

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Culture

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Gender

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Socioeconomic status

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT listed as a social factor that can influence sport participation?

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Genetics

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Class

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Gender

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Ethnicity

Question 9

How do social factors like class, gender, and ethnicity impact the creation of sports policies?

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They influence how resources are distributed among different sports.

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They have no effect on sports policy.

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They solely decide who can participate in sports.

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They are unimportant in the development of sports policy.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a key social factor that influences sport participation and performance?

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IQ

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Class

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Gender

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Ethnicity

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT considered a major social factor influencing sport participation and performance?

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Age

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Class

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Gender

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Ethnicity

Question 12

Which of the following is not considered a social factor influencing sport participation and performance?

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Genetics

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Class

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Gender

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Ethnicity

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'sporting habitus'?

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The embodied knowledge and dispositions that shape sport participation

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The physical and mental attributes that determine athletic performance

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The social norms and expectations that govern sport

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The economic resources that enable sport involvement

Question 14

How can ethnicity potentially influence sport performance?

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A combination of all of the above

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Access to training and resources

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Cultural expectations and stereotypes

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Physiological and genetic factors

Question 15

Which factor is NOT considered a significant social influence on sport participation and performance?

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Height

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Class

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Gender

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Culture

Question 16

Which of the following is not a key social factor that influences sport participation?

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Personality

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Class

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Gender

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Ethnicity

Question 17

How does socio-economic background typically impact sport participation?

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Individuals from higher socio-economic backgrounds have greater access to facilities and coaching

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Individuals from lower socio-economic backgrounds are more likely to participate in team sports

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Socio-economic background has no significant impact on sport participation

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Elite athletes are typically from lower socio-economic backgrounds

Question 18

How does ethnicity affect sport involvement and experiences?

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Cultural norms and values can influence sport choices and opportunities

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Ethnic minorities face fewer barriers to sport participation than white athletes

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Ethnicity has no influence on sport participation

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Stereotypes and discrimination do not impact ethnic minority athletes

Question 19

Which theory explains how dominant cultural values and beliefs are transmitted through sport?

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Cultural capital theory

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Symbolic interactionism theory

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Marxist theory

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Feminist theory

Question 20

How can social factors influence team performance?

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Team cohesion and communication can be affected by social factors

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Social factors have no impact on team performance

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Only individual social factors matter for team performance

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Team performance is solely determined by physical abilities

Question 21

What is the role of the media in shaping social perceptions of athletes?

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Media can perpetuate stereotypes and bias

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Media has no influence on public perception of athletes

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Media always presents an accurate and unbiased view of athletes

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Athletes have no control over how they are portrayed in the media

Question 22

How can social factors impact the broader sporting landscape?

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Social factors can influence funding and resource allocation in sport

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Social factors have no effect on the overall sporting landscape

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Only economic factors influence the sporting landscape

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Social factors only affect individual athletes

Question 23

Which of the following is an example of symbolic violence in sport?

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Exclusion of certain groups from sport

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Physical abuse of athletes

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Verbal abuse of athletes

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Financial exploitation of athletes

Question 24

How does ethnicity impact athletic representation in British elite sport?

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Ethnic minorities are significantly underrepresented.

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Ethnic minorities are fairly well-represented.

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There is no significant difference in representation.

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Ethnic minorities are overrepresented.

Question 25

How can culture shape the experience of sport for individuals?

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Culture shapes the meaning and significance of sport

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Culture determines the rules and regulations of sport

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Culture has no influence on sport

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Culture can influence the physical abilities of athletes

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of social inequality in sport?

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Increased access to resources and opportunities

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Reduced motivation and participation

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Negative stereotypes and discrimination

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Health disparities

Question 27

Which social factor has been associated with lower levels of sport participation for women?

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Gender

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Class

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Ethnicity

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Culture

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a key concept in the sociological analysis of sport?

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Physical performance

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Social stratification

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Identity formation

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Power dynamics

Question 29

According to the unit on Social Factors in Sport, which of the following does NOT influence sport participation and performance?

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Weather

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Class

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Gender

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Ethnicity

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a primary social factor that influences sport participation and performance?

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Age

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Class

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Gender

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Ethnicity

Question 31

How does class background typically influence participation in sport?

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Higher class individuals have greater access to resources and opportunities for sport participation.

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Lower class individuals are more likely to participate in recreational sports.

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Class background has no significant impact on sport participation.

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Elite athletes are predominantly from lower class backgrounds.

Question 32

The concept of 'sporting capital' refers to:

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The accumulation of sporting knowledge, skills, and social connections.

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The financial resources available for sport participation.

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The physical attributes required for success in sport.

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The psychological attributes conducive to sporting achievement.

Question 33

Which of the following is an advantage of using a qualitative research method to study the social factors influencing sport participation?

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Allows for in-depth exploration of individual experiences and perspectives.

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Provides quantitative data that can be statistically analyzed.

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Is less time-consuming and resource-intensive than quantitative methods.

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Is more objective and less prone to bias.

Question 34

Which of the following is **not** a key social factor that can influence sport participation and performance?

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Age

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Gender

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Class

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Ethnicity

Question 35

Historically, which social class has been dominant in traditional British sports such as cricket and rugby?

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Upper class

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Working class

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Lower class

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Middle class

Question 36

What is a potential consequence of gender inequality in sport?

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Reduced opportunities for female athletes

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Higher salaries for female athletes

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Increased media coverage of male sports

Question 37

How do cultural factors influence the popularity of certain sports in a society?

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By shaping societal norms and values regarding physical activity and competition

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By determining the availability of sporting facilities

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By providing government funding for specific sports

Question 38

Which of the following is an example of a social factor that can enhance sport performance?

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Team cohesion

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Cultural barriers

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Insufficient access to training facilities

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Financial constraints

Question 39

How do social factors interact with one another to influence sport participation and performance?

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By creating complex and multifaceted challenges or opportunities for individuals and groups

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By determining sport participation and performance in isolation

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By operating wholly independently of each other

Question 40

Which ethical consideration should be prioritized when addressing social factors in sport?

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Ensuring fairness and equity for all participants

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Prioritizing the interests of elite athletes

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Ignoring the impact of social factors on sport

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Discriminating against specific groups of athletes

Question 41

How can social factors contribute to the formation of distinct sporting subcultures?

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By fostering shared identities and values among individuals with similar social experiences

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By having no influence on the formation of sporting subcultures

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By hindering the development of sporting subcultures

Question 42

What is a potential impact of social media on the social dynamics of sport?

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Enhanced athlete-fan interaction

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Reduced media coverage of sporting events

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Diminished opportunities for grassroots sport participation

Question 43

How does addressing social factors in sport help in creating a more inclusive and equitable sporting environment?

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By mitigating barriers to participation and promoting fair play

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By ensuring victory for all participants

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By increasing the number of professional athletes