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This training session outlines the concept of sports equity, addressing inequalities and promoting equal access in sports. Topics include identifying disadvantaged groups, barriers to participation, challenging inequitable behavior, and creating action plans for promoting equality. The session also covers the role of the Equal Opportunities Officer, strategies for dealing with inequitable behavior, and developing action plans to promote equal opportunities within sports clubs and organizations.
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"Sports Equity is about fairness in sport, equality of access, recognising inequalities and taking steps to address them. It's about changing the culture and structure of sport to ensure that it becomes equally accessible to everyone in society" Sport England 2000
Session Outline Slide Title Who is disadvantaged in sport? Barriers to participation Challenging inequitable behaviour Dealing with inequitable behaviour Action plan for your role Section TitleSub-text explaining section, lorem ipsumdolor est lordem rondus lindum
Slide Title Sheffield Hallam University Union of Students Sports Union Clubs Model Constitution 8.6.1 To ensure that the Club is committed to equality of opportunity for all. 8.6.2 To ensure that the club has a clear and transparent selection policy for team selection or entry to a club activities. 8.6.3 To liaise with the Sports and Physical Activity Officer for equal opportunities on any issues.
Who is Disadvantaged in Sport? Slide Title Although many different groups of people are disadvantaged in sport. There are particular groups of people who generally experience discrimination on a more regular basis • Disabled people • People from minority ethnic communities • Women and girls • Economically disadvantaged people • People of different ages • Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. Section TitleSub-text explaining section, lorem ipsumdolor est lordem rondus lindum Remember: some people may fall into more than 1 category. These aren't the only ones. It's important to identify who these people are and seek advice
Barriers to Participation Slide Title What do you think could be barriers to participation in your sport? • Lack of awareness of activities on offer • Inconvenient times • Lack of spare time • Domestic/ work commitments taking priority • Inconvenient venues • Poor facilities • Lack of transport • Fear for personal safety travelling to/from venue • Expense of participation • Previous negative experiences (PE at school) • Lack of motivation • Parental attitudes and influences Section TitleSub-text explaining section, lorem ipsumdolor est lordem rondus lindum
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Task Slide Title • Discuss in your groups the scenario on your table • What would you propose to do if the situation arose at your club? • How would you approach the situation? Section TitleSub-text explaining section, lorem ipsumdolor est lordem rondus lindum
1 more disadvantaged group Slide Title • Does your club have a trial process? • Does your club solely focus on training for competing in BUCS? You are not being equitable to: 'Low ability' participants or beginners Can you be more equitable? • Is there capacity in your club to have development squads? • Can you have more teams (if not entered into BUCS, a local league? • Can you signpost them to other activity at the University? Simple questioning at the sports fair can help filter out those who should trial, and those who should be signposted to 'recreation activity'. The way your club handles this should be done in an equitable way Section TitleSub-text explaining section, lorem ipsumdolor est lordem rondus lindum
Task Slide Title In your groups.. 1. List equitable ways a club could handle 'low ability'/ beginners 2. List inequitable ways a club would handle 'low ability'/beginners Section TitleSub-text explaining section, lorem ipsumdolor est lordem rondus lindum
Challenging Inequitable Behaviour Slide Title As Equal Opportunities Officer you have a responsibility to behave equitably yourself and promote equitable behaviour among your club members. Section TitleSub-text explaining section, lorem ipsumdolor est lordem rondus lindum
Dealing with Inequitable Behaviour Slide Title • Having a code of practice • Avoid confrontation • select the most appropriate time and place to challenge inequitable behaviour • Be a good role model • Use language that is relevant, sensitive and appropriate • devise a way to punish persistent offenders • devise a way to reward fair play and equitable behaviour • Just because one person doesn't take offence, others might - point this out. If you feel you can't deal with a situation. Note down the problem and speak to Students' Union staff. Section TitleSub-text explaining section, lorem ipsumdolor est lordem rondus lindum
Your Role Slide Title Action Plan: • If someone feels discriminated. How can they make themselves heard? • Will you introduce yourself as Equal Opps? Be approachable? • Promote how someone can contact you if they have a problem? • If you can't deal with the situation, do you know who to go to for help? • How will you make sure your club understands equal opportunities? • How are you going to share the information your learnt today? • What procedures are you going to put in place? already in place? • Does your club have a selection policy? • Is it fair? • Who makes sure the policy is followed? (you? everyone?) Section TitleSub-text explaining section, lorem ipsumdolor est lordem rondus lindum
