Participation in leisure and sport
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Define leisure.
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The **free time** left after work, study and chores - used for rest or activity (passive or active).
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Define participation (leisure/sport).
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**Who takes part, how much, and in what** - it is very uneven across groups and places.
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What is a participation rate?
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The **share of a group** that takes part in a leisure activity or sport.
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Define affluence and its effect.
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**Wealth / disposable income** - it raises participation by buying time, equipment and access.
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What is lifecycle stage?
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Your **age and life stage** (student, working parent, retiree) - it reshapes how much free time you have.
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How does human development affect participation?
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Higher development brings more **wealth, leisure time, facilities and fairer attitudes** - lifting participation.
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Two things participation needs?
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**Free time** to take part AND the **money, facilities and acceptance** to actually do it.
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Why does affluence raise participation?
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Disposable income pays for **kit, travel and club fees**, so wealthier people take part more; cost is a barrier for the poor.
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How does gender shape participation?
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Equal-rights laws and role models (e.g. **Title IX**) open sport to women; cultural exclusion keeps female participation low.
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Name a real participation driver.
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**London 2012** legacy facilities, **Title IX** (USA equal funding for women), or **Norway's** low-cost sport-for-all model.
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Why is place of residence a factor?
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Cities have nearby pools, pitches and stadiums; remote or poor areas lack facilities, so urban residents take part more.
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What does a top [10] participation essay need?
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Both sides (economic AND social/cultural), named examples, accurate terms, and a justified judgement.
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