HOW ACCESS AND EQUITY EFFECTS PARTICIPATION IN SPORT Professor Peter Figueroa developed a framework to examine and analyse equity and access through five different levels in society. This framework was not originally developed to investigate areas surrounding sport however. Figueroa’s Framework since has been found that it is a useful tool to determine and analyse access and equity within sports (Hede/Russell/Weatherby, 2014). These five levels are; individual, interpersonal, institutional, structural and cultural.
Abraham Maslow was another influential character that developed a framework that investigates the basic needs of humans. He was an American psychologist that developed a hierarchy of needs that later became known as Maslow’s …show more content…
It also explains how participation and enjoying a sport contribute to the level of self-actualization for an individual as well as how equity (money invested within the sport) and access (access and availability of a sport) effects peoples choices.
Through the use of these tools I determined that the interpersonal level within Figueroa’s Framework was the level that was having the largest impact toward my participation in the sport of basketball. The interpersonal level is defined as, ‘the influence that interactions with others have on equity and opportunities to access physical activity’, (Hede/Russell/Weatherby, Pg. 375, 2014). This means, the interpersonal level is based off interactions with family members and peers. These interactions then influence you to decide to participate in a certain …show more content…
I have had the privilege of growing up with quality facilities and support; therefore the first three levels of MHoN have never been an issue (physiological, safety and love/belonging). Therefore when I analyse how I participate in a particular sport whether it be new, eg. Basketball or a sport I have played for a decade, eg. Rugby League the esteem level is the most important. When I participate in a new sport, my first attempt is usually slightly held back in terms of effort because I generally take this step back to examine the game and how it is being played. I tend to do this so that when I fully dive in and give a maximum amount of effort in my second experience playing the new game, I have some idea of what I am doing, which enables my performance to rise. This in turn raises my self-esteem and confidence, and gains me respect from the other participants. Gaining respect from others means that I am being accepted and this in turns provides more influence from friends and encourages me to continue
Abraham Maslow was another influential character that developed a framework that investigates the basic needs of humans. He was an American psychologist that developed a hierarchy of needs that later became known as Maslow’s …show more content…
It also explains how participation and enjoying a sport contribute to the level of self-actualization for an individual as well as how equity (money invested within the sport) and access (access and availability of a sport) effects peoples choices.
Through the use of these tools I determined that the interpersonal level within Figueroa’s Framework was the level that was having the largest impact toward my participation in the sport of basketball. The interpersonal level is defined as, ‘the influence that interactions with others have on equity and opportunities to access physical activity’, (Hede/Russell/Weatherby, Pg. 375, 2014). This means, the interpersonal level is based off interactions with family members and peers. These interactions then influence you to decide to participate in a certain …show more content…
I have had the privilege of growing up with quality facilities and support; therefore the first three levels of MHoN have never been an issue (physiological, safety and love/belonging). Therefore when I analyse how I participate in a particular sport whether it be new, eg. Basketball or a sport I have played for a decade, eg. Rugby League the esteem level is the most important. When I participate in a new sport, my first attempt is usually slightly held back in terms of effort because I generally take this step back to examine the game and how it is being played. I tend to do this so that when I fully dive in and give a maximum amount of effort in my second experience playing the new game, I have some idea of what I am doing, which enables my performance to rise. This in turn raises my self-esteem and confidence, and gains me respect from the other participants. Gaining respect from others means that I am being accepted and this in turns provides more influence from friends and encourages me to continue