Module 2: Psychosocial & Environmental Influences on Human Movement Flashcards
What psychosocial factor influences participation in activities based on age?
Feeling like we should or shouldn’t be able to complete certain activities ‘at my age’
This reflects societal expectations and personal beliefs about age-related capabilities.
How does gender influence the development and performance of activities?
Certain activities being more targeted to certain genders, such as hockey vs. pilates and music vs. theatre
Gender stereotypes can dictate the types of activities individuals feel comfortable pursuing.
What influence does race have on participation in certain activities?
Black people have more of an inclination to certain activities, as well as Caucasian individuals
Cultural and community factors can shape preferences for specific activities.
How does peer pressure affect teenagers’ participation in activities?
Teens especially will do more activities that their friends do
Social dynamics play a significant role in activity choices among adolescents.
In what way does the environment influence human movement?
Living by the ocean increases likelihood of water activities; living by mountains increases likelihood of mountainous activities
Geographic location can determine the types of physical activities available and pursued.
What cultural factors influence participation in sports or activities?
Sports or activities that are culturally important or relevant
Cultural significance can drive engagement in specific sports or recreational activities.
List some aspects of the environment that influence human movement.
- Heat
- Access to facilities
- Spatial orientation of recreation centers/areas
- Physical environment & space available
These factors can facilitate or hinder participation in physical activities.
How do individual psychosocial influences affect the desire and ability to engage in movement and activity?
If friends are gamers and parents don’t encourage outdoor play, a kid will become sedentary
Individual circumstances and social environments significantly impact activity levels.
What is the likelihood of participating in winter sports based on geographic location?
In a cold mountainous area, there is a higher likelihood of skiing, hiking, and playing winter sports
Environmental conditions play a critical role in determining sports participation.
Fill in the blank: If one lives in a tropical island, they are more likely to _______.
Surf, scuba dive, boat, or play warm weather sports
The environment directly influences the types of sports that are popular and accessible.
What is the task environment portion of BTM?
how movement can be limited, modified or adapted according to the environemtn
What is the task design of BTM?
characteristics of the task
What is the technology portion of BTM?
how tech can modify or impact human movement
What is organization in BTM?
larger environment in which the system occurs
What is the individual in BTM?
individual characteristics like size, body type, mental health, motivation, physical health etc.
