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WJEC AS-Level Physical Education 601-8485-1
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Social Differentiation in Sport
- 4 subtopics
- 12 things to know
- AS Unit 1
What Social Differentiation in Sport covers
Social Differentiation in Sport is examined in AS Unit 1, Exploring physical education. It covers social stratification and class in sport, prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination, barriers to participation for disadvantaged groups and strategies to widen participation.
Where it is assessed
AS Unit 1
Exploring physical education, a 1¾ hour paper worth 24% of the A level.
Check the WJEC specification ↗The 4 subtopics
Each one has its own page. WJEC AS Physical Education students sit this topic in the first year.
- Social stratification and class in sportSocial stratification and class in sport, wealthier sports, privately educated London 2012 medallists, education, location, social capital and culture, and sport as an avenue for social mobility.Open →
- Prejudice, stereotyping and discriminationPrejudice, stereotyping and discrimination against ethnic minorities, women, disabled people and socially deprived groups, the self-fulfilling prophecy, centrality and racial stacking.Open →
- Barriers to participation for disadvantaged groupsOpportunity, provision and esteem barriers, economic and sociocultural factors, role models, the media, esteem barriers for women and provision barriers for disabled people, and barriers to achievement.Open →
- Strategies to widen participationReformative policies, Kick It Out and anti-racism campaigns, adapted sports, targeted funding, role models, cheaper or free sessions, women-only sessions, equality policies and more diverse coaches and leaders.Open →
What you need to know
Answer each one before you reveal it.
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How over-represented were privately educated athletes among London 2012 medallists, and why?
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How do education and location shape participation and achievement?
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What is prejudice?
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What are the three broad types of barrier to participation?
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What are reformative policies in sport?
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What is stereotyping?
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What is meant by an opportunity barrier?
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What is Kick It Out?
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What is discrimination?
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What is meant by a provision barrier?
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How do anti-racism campaigns widen participation?
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Commonly confused
Pairs that lose marks when they are blurred together.
Prejudice vs Discrimination
Prejudice: an unfounded opinion formed about a person or group in advance. Discrimination: unfair treatment of a person or group because of a characteristic.
Centrality vs Stacking
Centrality: the link between central, decision-making positions and influence in a team. Stacking: crowding ethnic minority players into particular peripheral positions.
Opportunity barrier vs Esteem barrier
Opportunity barrier: a lack of time, money or chance to take part. Esteem barrier: low confidence or self-image stopping someone taking part.
Questions from this topic
Each one with the model answer underneath.
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What is meant by social stratification?
Model answer
Social stratification is the division of society into layers of unequal status, wealth and power. Social class is the main example.
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How does social stratification apply to sport?
Model answer
People in different social layers have unequal access to sport. Some sports are linked with particular classes.
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How has social class historically shaped who plays which sports?
Model answer
Sports such as polo and rowing were linked with the upper classes. Football and rugby league grew from working-class communities.
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Why are some sports still associated with wealthier groups?
Model answer
Some sports need costly equipment, fees and facilities. Golf, equestrian sports and sailing remain expensive to take up.
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What proportion of Team GB's London 2012 medallists were privately educated?
Model answer
About a third of British medallists at London 2012 were privately educated, according to the Sutton Trust. Only about 7% of UK pupils attend independent schools.
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Why are independently educated athletes over-represented among Olympic medallists?
Model answer
Independent schools often offer better facilities, specialist coaching and more time for sport. Pupils there have more chances to try sports such as rowing.
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Social Differentiation in Sport revision questions
- Is Social Differentiation in Sport examined at AS in WJEC Physical Education?
- Yes. It sits in AS Unit 1, which you take in the first year, so it is on the AS paper as well as counting towards the full A level.
- What does Social Differentiation in Sport cover in WJEC AS-Level Physical Education?
- 4 subtopics: social stratification and class in sport, prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination, barriers to participation for disadvantaged groups and strategies to widen participation. Each one has its own page with questions and model answers.
- How is Social Differentiation in Sport organised?
- By the WJEC 601-8485-1 specification, subtopic by subtopic, so it matches the order you are taught it in.
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