Barriers to Sports Activity Participation

Question 1

A person may experience variety of challenges along the way. This hinders the person to be physically active, hence, referred to as _______.

Answer 1

barriers

Question 2

Type of barrier related to space and the setting where people live which greatly influence a person’s participation to sports.

Answer 2

Environmental Barriers

Question 3

Personal or Environmental Barrier:
1. No access to gym facilities, jogging trails, swimming pools, bike paths, etc.
2. Lack of skill
3. Social Influence
4. Busy schedule as student, exercise is often not a priority
5. Fear of being injured or having been injured recently

Answer 3

1. Environmental
2. Personal
3. Environmental
4. Personal
5. Personal

Question 4

Personal or Environmental Barrier:
1. Lack of self-motivation
2. Weather conditions
3. Lack of support from family and friends
4. Unavailability of parks/grounds for sports activities
5. Fear of injury

Answer 4

1. Personal
2. Environmental
3. Environmental
4. Environmental
5. Personal