How to Revise Participation in physical activity and sport — OCR GCSE Physical Education
Participation in physical activity and sport is a topic in the OCR GCSE Physical Education specification. This guide covers learning objectives, examiner tips, common mistakes, and key terminology to help you revise effectively.
Examiner Tips for Participation in physical activity and sport
- Ensure you can link theoretical factors (e.g., cost, role models) to specific practical examples in sport
- Be prepared to interpret data regarding participation trends from different social groups
- Understand the distinction between the three strategies: promotion, provision, and access
Key Marking Points
- Knowledge of current participation trends in the UK using sources like Sport England, NGBs, and DCMS
- Understanding of participation patterns across different social groups and activities
- Identification of factors affecting participation: age, gender, ethnicity, religion/culture, family, education, time/work commitments, cost/disposable income, disability, opportunity/access, discrimination, environment/climate, media coverage, and role models
- Understanding of strategies to improve participation: promotion, provision, and access
- Ability to apply practical examples from physical activity and sport to participation issues