Equity vs Equality
What is the key difference between equity and equality in sport?
Equality gives everyone the same. Equity gives people what they need to succeed based on their individual circumstances.
What is a personal barrier to sport?
Low confidence or feeling embarrassed.
What is an enabler?
Something that makes it easier to join in sport or activity.
What organisation made the list of megatrends?
CSIRO
Sam avoids sport. What is a personal barrier he shows?
He doesn’t feel confident.
What’s one example of equity in a school sport class?
Letting students choose different game versions based on their ability.
Lack of facilities is what type of barrier?
Environmental
Name a social enabler.
Friends joining, good role models, or family support.
Which megatrend is about flexible fitness and fun?
A Perfect Fit – about personal and flexible fitness.
What could a school do to remove cultural barriers for girls in sport?
Use different uniforms or run girls-only games to include more people.
Why is equity important in physical activity?
Equity helps everyone join in fairly. Equality might leave some people out.
Give one cultural barrier that might stop someone from playing sport.
Some religions may not allow certain clothes or mixed-gender sports.
How can role models be an enabler?
Role models inspire you and make you want to join in too.
Why are megatrends useful for improving equity in sport?
Helps more people feel included in sport.
What is one financial solution to increase sport access?
Offer discounts or sports vouchers to help with money.
How do equipment modifications promote equity?
Lighter balls and lower nets help more people take part, like younger kids or those with disabilities.
How do gender stereotypes affect participation in sport?
Thinking only boys should play football can stop girls from joining.
Why are subsidised club fees a good enabler?
Cheaper fees mean more people can afford to play sport.
How can sport help people beyond just being fit?
Sport can help with health, teamwork, and bringing communities together.
Sam's school has no coaches. What is one solution?
Bring in equipment or coaches to help at his school.
Explain how equality and equity would look different in PE class.
Equality gives everyone the same task. Equity changes the task so everyone can do it.
Identify a personal, social, environmental, and cultural barrier.
Personal: Low confidence
Social: No friends in the sport
Environmental: No club nearby
Cultural: Family doesn’t support sport
Give an example of a personal, social, and environmental enabler.
Personal: You want to get fitter
Social: Friends are going too
Environmental: The park is close and safe
Name a megatrend and explain how it can increase cultural inclusion.
Trend: Everybody’s Game
Enablers: Inclusive programs, flexible clothing, support for multicultural players
Give two strategies to help Sam get involved in sport and explain their effects.
Strategy 1: Give Sam a buddy or goals to build confidence
Strategy 2: Bring sport to his school with more equipment or help
What could happen: He might enjoy sport more
Hard parts: Might cost money or take time
Why it helps: We know confidence and good facilities help people stay active