Target groups

Question 1

What are the five main target groups ?

Answer 1

Women
The elderly
Ethnic minorities
individuals with disabilities
Children (5 - 16) and Young adults (16 - 25)

Question 2

What are some barriers that women face ?

Answer 2

• Poor body image / self conscious
• Lack of role models
• Gender pay gap
• Lack of provision
• Lack of time due to childcare

Question 3

What are some barriers that Children and Young adults face ?

Answer 3

• Lack of money
• Lack of time sue to school
• Lack of parental support
• Lack of motivation
• Lack of time due to childcare
• Lack of time due to school / work

Question 4

What are some barriers that The elderly face ?

Answer 4

• Discomfort and pain
• Fear of injury
• Lack of time due to childcare
• On a fixed income

Question 5

What are some barriers that Ethnic minorities face ?

Answer 5

• Lack of time due to worship
• Lack of time due to childcare
• Fear of racism
• Lack of role models
• Lack of representation
• Unable to mix with other genders

Question 6

What are some barriers that disabled people face ?

Answer 6

• Lack of communication
• Lack of media coverage
• Fear of discrimination
• Physical barriers
• Lack of access
• Lack of transport
• Lack of role models

Question 7

What are some solutions to the barriers that women people face ?

Answer 7

• This Girl can initiative encouraging women to get involved.
• Mother and child exercises / classes (Mams and Prams)
• Better timetabling, such as before, after or when the kids are in school
• # changethegame raising awareness for women’s sport, the BBC is providing ore coverage
• More female football / rugby clubs
• RFU and FA funding coaches to go into schools
• Gym memberships at concessionary prices

Question 8

What are some solutions to the barriers that children and young adults face ?

Answer 8

• Concessionary prices
• After school clubs
• Public transport
• Surround with friends
• Classes involving kids
• Better timetabling
• Kicks campaign - ran by the Football foundation and funded by the premier league.

Question 9

What are some solutions to the barriers that elderly people face ?

Answer 9

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Question 10

What are some solutions to the barriers that ethnic minorities face ?

Answer 10

• Women only classes
• Better timetabling (later or earlier)
• Kick it out campaign
• Encouraging muslims to dive

Question 11

What are some solutions to the barriers that disabled people face ?

Answer 11

• Paralympics coverage, Rowan Murphy (more role models)
• Sponsorship
• Blind football
• Support form teammates
• Blaydon leisure center (ramps, lifts)
• Transport (vans with ramps, lifts )