key knowledge 3

Question 1

historical

Answer 1

• Australia is considered to be a sporting nation
• Many sporting events in Australia’s short history have influenced the nation’s identity

Question 2

social

Answer 2

family
peers/ work colleagues

Parents encourage physical activity and sport , by driving to games, washing uniforms and paying the memberships

Question 3

cultural

Answer 3

People from diverse backgrounds and those that have limited understanding of language are less likely to participate in physical activity.

Question 4

environmental

Answer 4

Accessibility to facilities
opportunities to participate in activity
location of facilities
weather
aesthetics

Question 5

geographic

Answer 5

Geographic- Refers to the position in relation to the area. Living in a remote area will limit your access to sporting facilities .

Geography- refers to nature and arrangement. Living in a hilly area may influence your decision to ride your bike.

Question 6

personal factors

Answer 6

Non-modifiable: factors cant be changed
age, sex

Modifiable: facts at the individual level that can be changed
level of education and ses