1) Refers to an individual's specific age (e.g. 25 year olds) or range of ages (e.g. 40 - 65 year olds). People of all ages are protected. a) Age b) diversity c) Race d) Marriage and Civil Partnership 2) A person has a disability if he or she has a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. a) Direct discrimination b) Religion and Belief c) Disability d) equality 3) This is the process of transitioning from one gender to another. The new legislation means individuals do not need to be under 'medical supervision' to receive protection. a) Inclusivity b) Gender Reassignment c) Indirect Discrimination d) Pregnancy and Maternity 4) Marriage is defined as a 'union between a man and a woman'. Same-sex couples can have their relationships legally recognised as 'civil partnerships'. Civil partners must be treated the same as married couples in legal matters. a) Marriage and Civil Partnership b) Sex c) Age d) equality 5) Pregnancy refers to being pregnant or expecting a baby. Maternity refers to the period after the birth. Protection against maternity discrimination is for 26 weeks after giving birth, and this includes treating a woman unfavourably because she is breastfeeding. a) Indirect Discrimination b) Sex c) Pregnancy and Maternity d) Sexual Orientation 6) Refers to a group of people defined by their race, colour, and nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins. a) Race b) Sexual Orientation c) Pregnancy and Maternity d) Age 7) Religion has the meaning usually given to it but belief includes religious and philosophical beliefs. Protection extends to "lack of" religion or belief. a) Gender Reassignment b) Religion and Belief c) diversity d) Disability 8) Refers to the biological characteristics that make us male or female. This is different to 'gender' which defines how we identify. For example, an individual can be born with male characteristics but later identify as a woman. a) Sexual Orientation b) Sex c) Pregnancy and Maternity d) Indirect Discrimination 9) Whether a person's sexual attraction is towards their own sex, the opposite sex, both sexes or some cases neither. A person's sexuality can change over time. a) Sexual Orientation b) Direct discrimination c) Gender Reassignment d) Marriage and Civil Partnership 10) including people of all abilities and backgrounds in sport at a level of their choice while still maintaining the integrity of the activity. Having the intention of including people who might otherwise be excluded. Trying to include many different types of people. a) Disability b) Religion and Belief c) Sex d) Inclusivity 11) removing barriers to participation in sport and physical activity for any social group. Ensuring all people have access to the same opportunities and are treated fairly and equally. a) Race b) Age c) equality d) Marriage and Civil Partnership 12) Recognising individual differences and understanding each individual is unique. Accepting and respecting people in sport and physical activity from all backgrounds and abilities a) Religion and Belief b) diversity c) Sexual Orientation d) Age 13) being treated unfavourably or unfairly because of a protected characteristic they have or are thought to have (e.g. homophobia, racism, sexism) a) Direct discrimination b) Religion and Belief c) equality d) Gender Reassignment 14) a practice, policy or rule which applies to everyone in the same way, but it has a worse effect on some people than others by putting them at a disadvantage. a) Sex b) Direct discrimination c) Indirect Discrimination d) Disability

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