What do you understand by the term equal opportunity What considerations have to be taken into
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What do you understand by the term 'equal opportunity'? What considerations have to be taken into account when realising this principle in the delivery of the National Curriculum in PE?
The concept of equal opportunity has become increasingly important in many aspects of our society. Equal opportunity can be defined as, "Policies and practices in employment and other areas that do not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, colour, sex, age, mental or physical handicap, or national origin. (www.klnlive.factmonster.com). Our society is based around experiences that are governed by our personal circumstances and our opportunities can be influenced by race, gender, socio-economic status and abilities. As a way of preventing discrimination due to the above prejudices Governments have passed laws to encourage equal access and treatment within jobs and as a guide to acceptable behaviour, for example The Sex Discrimination Act 1975...