Barriers & Enablers

Question 1

Describe how income could be a barrier to physical activity.

Answer 1

Insufficient funds to purchase equipment/sport lessons/gym membership, etc.

Question 2

Describe how education could be an enabler to physical activity.

Answer 2

Knowing about how to exercise can increase participation - knowing how to use gym equipment, knowing how to exercise particular parts of the body, how to stretch and manage injury.

Question 3

Describe how family could be a barrier to physical activity.

Answer 3

If you have no models or people demonstrating exercise or those who don’t value exercise in your family, it can be hard to motivate yourself or access some exercise facilities.

Question 4

How can weather be an enabler to physical activity?

Answer 4

If the weather is good - sunny, nice temperature, etc. - you can be more motivated (or find less excuses) to do exercise.