the horizontal axis on a bar or line graph

a circular graph divided into sectors, each representing a proportion of the whole

a chart or graph that presents categorical data with rectangular bars with heights or lengths proportional to the values that they represent

Data analysis of engagement patterns

Physical education

This unit will examine the socio-cultural factors that impact on physical activity, sport and society. Understanding engagement patterns of different social groups and factors affecting participation require an ability to interpret and analyse data.

Socio-cultural influences: engagement patterns

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to compare what equipment is needed for each sport

to identify how people are physically active

to compare the technology used in different sports

Why is it important to analyse data about participation trends?

Order the activities from most participants to least amount of participants.

Which sport has an equal amount of girls and boys taking part in it?

In 2022 how many people participated in the hiking club?

Use the graph to order the activities in most popular to least popular for the boys only.

Which sport has more media attention, and the highest participation levels in the UK?

A rounders club wants to increase the number of its members, so it advertises through social media. What is this an example of?

Dayna lives in Whitby which is a town on the coast of northern England. Which activity is she least likely to have access to?

Kobe doesn't have a job so doesn't have the money to join a golf club.

Ava thinks she cannot play cricket because it is a sport for boys.

Kieran likes to go sailing like his older brother.

Maria didn't experience hockey at school so does not want to play now.

Stef works 2 jobs and has to look after a young family in the evening.

Match the factor to the example that affects participation.

Which is not a factor that affects participation in physical activity?

providing an advert for a new gym in the newspaper

improving the sports facilities at a leisure centre

adapting a sport to ensure older people can join in too

Match the correct example to each strategic factor.

Starter Quiz