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Muslim women in sport - Research project. PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS IN THIS LINK. / Re: Question 8.

« on: March 25, 2015, 06:42:58 pm »

I think it is ludicrous to think that physical activity and sport is only for males. Sport and exercise physical activity is one of the most important ways a person can remain active and help reduce the risk of many acute and chronic illnesses and diseases. Not only can physical activity be of physical benefit to those taking part in it but I believe it can also be psychologically beneficial. I think it is clear that sport and activity has and continues to be beneficial to people of all ages, genders and background and therefore it would be impossible to agree with such a statement. Furthermore, over the years we have seen many sportswomen became successful not only in Britain but also all over the world and have also become positive female role models for young girls growing up. One only has to look at the impact that athletes like Jessica Ennis has had at the most recent Olympic games in London and the level of success and fame she has achieved shows that females can be just as good and just as successful as males in sport and physical activity.

Muslim women in sport - Research project. PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS IN THIS LINK. / Re: Question 7.

« on: March 25, 2015, 06:02:57 pm »

I feel that I would be more inclined to take part in physical activity if there was an increase in female only gyms or leisure centres where I along with other women would not have to worry about men being around whilst we engaged in physical activity. Furthermore, I believe that increased levels of support from the wider Muslim community other than just women would be a huge factor in influencing women’s participation in physical activity. I think that if Muslim males in particular were more supportive and understanding of women who take part in physical activity then this would help massively. If my parents also supported me and understood that I would like to take part in physical activity and were able to understand that physical activity is important for males and females then this would help to increase my participation in all forms of physical activity and sport. As previously mentioned, I believe that sports and exercise clothing is far too revealing and I do not deem it appropriate for those Muslim women who wish to cover their bodies when taking part in physical activity. I think that if appropriate clothing could be developed that would allow me to cover my body in accordance with my religious views but also be suitable and comfortable for me to wear to a gym or leisure centre then this would be of great benefit and surely would help increase my participation in physical activity. Finally in my opinion, I think that if men were to help out in the so called ‘gendered roles’ and help women cook and clean and help with other domestic jobs around the house then this would increase time available for me to exercise and would in turn without doubt help to increase my participation in physical activity.

Muslim women in sport - Research project. PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS IN THIS LINK. / Re: Question 6.

« on: March 20, 2015, 06:42:57 pm »

A) My chances for participating in physical activity are limited by a number of different things. I feel my parents limit my chances greatly as the constantly advise me against engaging in physical activity because they don’t view it as being important. In addition, I feel that the clothing required for sports participation is restrictive and further limits my participation as I do not feel comfortable wearing certain clothes whilst taking part in any activity especially amongst members of the opposite sex.
B) My chances are also limited when it comes to competitive engagement. However, there is not really any difference between my chances for participation be it either for fun or competitive. My parents do not view physical activity as being important regardless of it is for fun or competitive. My parents exert the greatest influence on my sports participation therefore because of their views towards participation in physical activity I feel this is the greatest barrier to me engaging in sport and physical activity.

Muslim women in sport - Research project. PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS IN THIS LINK. / Re: Question 5.

« on: March 20, 2015, 06:44:49 am »

During my school years my family were not too bothered about me taking part in physical activity primarily I think because I was young and because it was compulsory at school. However, when I entered year 9 at the age of 14 my family made it clear that PE lessons would not be compulsory for me at school beyond this point so they influenced me to pick different options for my gcse’s and focus on different subjects rather than PE. I wouldn’t say that my family forced me to do anything however they definitely became less supportive towards me taking part in physical activity as I got older and therefore told me that I should stop and focus on things that would help improve my career. My family do not view physical activity as being important which is why I think they aren’t so supportive towards taking part in exercise or sports. However, my mum still thinks that a certain level of physical activity is important and therefore we go for walks every two or three days.

Muslim women in sport - Research project. PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS IN THIS LINK. / Re: Question 4.

« on: March 18, 2015, 05:11:15 pm »

In the past my participation in physical activity and sport has been influenced simply by the enjoyment and happiness I felt when doing certain activities and also by friends and school teachers and colleagues. Participation in physical activity when I was younger was also compulsory whilst at school so therefore that definitely contributed to my participation to a degree. My decision to stop taking part in regular physical activity was influenced greatly by my parents and my own views on physical activity. In my parent’s opinion, physical activity is not of significant importance and that other things should be prioritised ahead of activity. Therefore, they have always made clear that I should not worry too much about taking part in physical activity and focus on other things instead. In conjunction, my decision to not take part in physical activity was also influenced by my own personal feelings towards the inappropriate clothing that is worn when engaging in activity. I also do not see physical activity as a priority at the moment and would rather focus on my studies and my future.

Muslim women in sport - Research project. PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS IN THIS LINK. / Re: Question 3.

« on: March 18, 2015, 05:10:38 pm »

A) As previously mentioned I certainly believe that participating in physical activity is essential as it has the ability to provide many health benefits. Whilst I was younger in particular during the years I spent at school I thoroughly enjoyed taking part in physical activity and sport and always looked forward to the next PE class or after school club. At that period of my life I never took part in any activity for health benefits but just as a means of having fun with my friends. I was comfortable in engaging in activity as I was doing so with people that were familiar for example friends and colleagues and in the familiar surroundings of my school. However, over the years as I have gotten older I have been able to learn that physical activity is vital because of the many benefits it provides and that there are many health problems associated with being sedentary. Therefore, I think that once I learnt of the potential health benefits related with physical activity I begun to view participation in physical activity of greater importance. Although I now know of the greater benefits of physical activity I do not view it as being a priority and therefore I no longer take part in regular physical activity but do still try to ensure that I do not remain sedentary. I think now that I am older I do not feel as comfortable taking part in physical activity as I did before.
B) As I mentioned I do not feel as comfortable taking part in physical activity as I did before and one of the contributing factors is open, mixed gendered sport facilities. This uneasiness stems from the fact that I feel uncomfortable taking part in activity wearing certain types of clothing needed for activity whilst being amongst members of the opposite sex. The clothes required for the majority of physical activity in particular my favourite forms of activity which are gymnastics and swimming I feel are too revealing and do little to cover my body. I feel that certain types of clothing give males a negative impression and taking part in physical activity amongst Muslim males makes me feel uneasy more so than those who aren’t Muslim. In the past certain Muslim males who have seen me taking part in physical activity have spoken to my parents voicing concerns about me taking part in activity saying that’s it isn’t important for women and that the type of clothing worn is inappropriate and therefore I should stop.

Muslim women in sport - Research project. PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS IN THIS LINK. / Re: Question 2.

« on: March 18, 2015, 03:33:03 pm »

As a child growing up I engaged in regular physical activity and was actively involved in a wide range of sports until the age of 14. The vast majority of any physical activity or sports I participated in was done at school during PE lessons and extra-curricular after school clubs. My favoured choice of physical activities consisted of gymnastics and swimming however, upon turning 15 and starting my second to last year at high school I promptly stopped taking part in any form pf physical activity, sport or exercise. At this point it was not compulsory for me to continue to take part in weekly PE sessions at school and I therefore opted to pursue various other interests. My reasons for deciding to stop taking part in any physical activity were dependent on a number of factors. Although, I decided to stop participating in physical activity, my previous experiences when engaging in any form of activity or sport are all positive and I thoroughly enjoyed all activity and sport over the years.

Muslim women in sport - Research project. PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS IN THIS LINK. / Re: Question 1.

« on: March 18, 2015, 02:59:01 pm »

I believe that physical activity is important for all people irrespective of gender. In my opinion, regularly taking part in any form of physical activity is vital for both males and females as it helps reduce the risk of many diseases and can help improve general health and wellbeing. I think that regular physical activity can provide immediate and long term health benefits and help improve the quality of a person’s life. Furthermore, I believe that physical activity can help alter an individual’s perception of themselves by changing their body shape/composition which in turn would help increase self-confidence and self-worth.