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1
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Give 3 reasons that we have more leisure time than we had in the past

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Higher unemployment levels
Shorter working hours
Part time and shift work
Technological advances

2
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Give an example of how technological advances have increased leisure time

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The internet has allows people to work from home and communicate remotely, saving time travelling to/from work and for meetings

3
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Any provider that provides opportunities for people in their available leisure time, eg. gyms, golf clubs

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The leisure industry

4
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What is a user group? Give 2 examples

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Particular groups of people who use leisure services.
Disabled
Elderly
Women
Unemployed
Mothers and toddlers
5
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What does etiquette mean? Give an example from football

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The unwritten code of conduct or conventions of a sport.
eg- kicking the ball out of play to stop the game if a player is injured in football. The opposition then returns the ball from the throw in

6
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This is where the peer group will attempt to persuade an individual to follow their lead

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Peer group pressure

7
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Give a positive effect that a peer group can have on an individual

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If your friends all want to go to the park to play football, you will be more likely to participate

8
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Give 3 ways that family can have a positive influence on participation in sport

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Provide equipment or clothing
Encouragement and support, taking an interest
Pay for transport or fees
Pay for coaching
Act as a role model
9
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Give two ways that family could have a negative impact on participation in sport

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May stop you from participating in some activities due to concerns over safety (eg boxing)
May not be able to afford to provide equipment or transport

10
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What has happened to opportunities for women in sport over the last decade

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They have increased dramatically

11
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Give an example of how ethnicity can influence participation

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Someone from an Asian background may be more likely to participate in cricket or hockey as these activities are very popular on the sub-continent

12
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What is the link between fair play and safety LOL Have it

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Safety means following the rules to ensure no-one gets injured. Fair play means following the etiquette of the activity, and not trying to bend the rules or partake in gamesmanship