Chapter 15 Flashcards
What are sociocultural constraints?
A type of environment constraint where group attitudes affect motor behaviours of an individual. This includes social values, mores, ideals, norms, and stereotypes which are culturally specific and reflect on the movement behaviours.
What are social constraints?
These are pervasive group attitudes, values, and beliefs that influence behaviours of individuals within the group. They create an atmosphere encouraging “socially acceptable” and discouraging “socially unacceptable” movement activities
What can societal attitudes about gender-appropriate activities restrict?
Can restrict physical activity options for boys and girls
Limited movement in physical activity may result in…
An individual not reaching their potential in terms of their motor skills
What are the physical barriers today for girls and women?
- Low physical fitness
- Presence of illness/injury
- Lack of physical literacy
What are the psychological barriers today for girls and women?
- Limited confidence in their physical ability or knowlegdge
- Low perceived behavioural control
- Low physical self-efficacy
What are the time-based barriers today for girls and women?
- Too much work or school work
- Responsibilities to care for family
- Housework or chores
- Parental/family expectations for girls/women to be at home
What are the interpersonal barriers today for girls and women?
- Low family support
- Family belief that sport is not as important for girls/women as for boys/men
- Lack of social support
- Limited positive feedback
- Limited role models
What are the access/opportunity barriers today for girls and women?
- Cost
- Access to appropriate equipment
- No female opportunities
What are the programming barriers today for girls and women?
- Lack of choice and variety
- No female-only opportunities
- Low quality/untrained instructors and coaches
What is intersectionality?
Refers to the interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, gender, and other aspects of identity
What is the idea of intersectionality?
That these categories don’t exist but intersect and interact with each other, creating unique complex experiences for individuals
