6.1.2 Barriers to participation

• Cultural barriers may include social norms, gender stereotypes, or religious traditions that discourage participation
• Match the barrier type with its description:

  Financial ↔️ The cost of equipment, membership fees, or access to facilities can be prohibitive

  Time ↔️ Busy schedules, work, and family commitments leave little time for physical activity

  Access ↔️ Lack of nearby facilities, poor transport links, or facilities not suited to certain groups
• Social barriers can significantly impact an individual's willingness to engage in physical activity


  True
• Financial barriers include the cost of equipment, membership fees, or access to facilities
• Lack of nearby facilities or poor transport links are examples of access barriers
• What are financial barriers to physical activity?

  High cost of equipment
• Addressing economic barriers is crucial to increasing participation
• A lack of nearby sports venues is a type of geographical barrier
• What are barriers to participation in physical activity?

  Factors that prevent engagement
• Identifying barriers to participation is crucial for increasing physical activity.


  True
• What are psychological attitudes that discourage physical activity?

  Lack of confidence or fear
• Physical impairments that limit mobility are a type of physical barrier
• Geographical barriers can be addressed to promote inclusive participation.

  True
• Geographical barriers are particularly significant in remote or deprived areas.
• What is one transport-related geographical barrier to sports participation?

  Poor public transport
• Religious traditions can sometimes prohibit engagement in certain sports.


  True
• Addressing cultural barriers is crucial for promoting inclusive participation in sports.
• Match the barrier with a strategy to overcome it:

  Financial ↔️ Provide subsidies

  Time ↔️ Promote flexible scheduling

  Access ↔️ Ensure equitable distribution of facilities
• What is one psychological barrier to sports participation?

  Lack of confidence
• Match the physical barrier with a strategy to overcome it:

  Physical disability ↔️ Provide adaptive equipment

  Illness or injury ↔️ Offer rehabilitation programs
• Lack of nearby facilities is an example of an access barrier

  True
• Psychological barriers can stem from a lack of confidence, motivation, or fear of judgment
• Cultural norms are a type of social barrier that can discourage participation in sports


  True
• Busy schedules and work commitments are examples of economic barriers


  True
• Financial barriers include the cost of equipment, membership fees, or access to facilities
• Lack of confidence, motivation, or fear of judgement are examples of psychological barriers
• Access barriers are more prevalent in deprived areas.


  True
• Match the physical barrier with its description:

  Disability ↔️ Physical impairments limit mobility

  Illness ↔️ Health conditions restrict energy

  Injury ↔️ Past or current physical injuries
• Geographical barriers disproportionately affect remote or deprived areas.

  True
• The prohibitive cost of equipment is a type of financial barrier
• High membership fees are a financial barrier
• Match the economic barrier with its example:

  Financial ↔️ High membership fees

  Time ↔️ Busy work schedules

  Access ↔️ Lack of affordable transport
• What are past or current physical injuries that hinder sports ability considered?

  Physical barriers
• What is one geographical barrier that can prevent participation in physical activity and sport?

  Lack of nearby facilities
• Geographical barriers only affect remote areas.

  False
• Social norms, such as traditional gender roles, can discourage certain groups from participating in sports.
• What is the impact of a lack of role models on sports participation?

  Discourages participation
• Steps to overcome geographical barriers to sports participation:

  1️⃣ Improve public transportation

  2️⃣ Ensure equitable distribution of facilities
• Challenging gender stereotypes is a strategy to overcome cultural barriers.


  True
• Welcoming, non-judgmental environments can help overcome psychological barriers to sports participation.