6.1.1 Factors affecting participation

• Understanding how social groups affect participation is crucial for promoting inclusivity
• Social groups influence physical activity decisions based on shared values and backgrounds.

  True
• What type of social influence heavily affects age and gender groups in physical activity?

  Peer pressure
• Cultural norms and values influence physical activity engagement by shaping personal preferences and community activities
• Order the steps for designing culturally inclusive physical activity programs:

  1️⃣ Understand cultural norms

  2️⃣ Identify group preferences

  3️⃣ Adapt activities to cultural values

  4️⃣ Promote inclusivity
• Social groups are collections of individuals who share common interests
• Match the social group with their common interests:

  Age Groups ↔️ Physical fitness levels

  Gender ↔️ Sporting preferences

  Ethnic Groups ↔️ Traditional sports

  Socioeconomic Status ↔️ Affordability
• Understanding social groups helps tailor physical activity programs.


  True
• Match the cultural norm with its impact on physical activity:

  Emphasis on martial arts ↔️ High participation in karate

  Gender-based sports restrictions ↔️ Lower female participation

  Fitness as a health priority ↔️ Higher gym attendance
• Family structures and community support can encourage or limit participation
• Addressing economic barriers is crucial for inclusive physical activity.

  True
• Successful female athletes can encourage women to become more active.


  True
• Unrealistic body image standards for women in media can discourage participation
• What is a social group defined as in the context of physical activity?

  Collections of individuals
• Match the social group type with its common interests:

  Age Groups ↔️ Physical fitness levels

  Gender ↔️ Sporting preferences

  Ethnic Groups ↔️ Cultural activities

  Socioeconomic Status ↔️ Accessibility to facilities

  Ability ↔️ Adaptive sports
• Socioeconomic status and ability level can limit access to suitable facilities and programs
• Match the social factor with its impact on participation:

  Cultural Norms ↔️ Preferences for sports

  Financial Constraints ↔️ Affordability of equipment

  Body Image ↔️ Self-confidence in abilities

  Access and Availability ↔️ Limitations to facilities
• How do cultural norms and values affect ethnic groups in physical activity?

  Traditional sports emphasis
• Gender norms can influence which sports are considered appropriate for men and women
• Social groups can influence decisions about physical activity.


  True
• Ethnic groups often value tradition
• Arrange the following social factors in terms of their impact on physical activity engagement:

  1️⃣ Access and Availability

  2️⃣ Cultural Norms and Traditions

  3️⃣ Peer Influence and Social Acceptance

  4️⃣ Body Image and Self-Confidence

  5️⃣ Financial Constraints
• Cultural norms influence physical activity choices within social groups.


  True
• Arrange the following factors in terms of their influence on physical activity engagement:

  1️⃣ Family Habits

  2️⃣ Parental Involvement

  3️⃣ Community Resources

  4️⃣ Social Networks
• The media's portrayal of physical activity can negatively influence stereotypes
• What is the primary benefit of positive role models in encouraging physical activity?

  Breaks down barriers
• Role models with similar backgrounds can make physical activity more accessible.


  True
• Role models from diverse cultural backgrounds can promote physical activity within their communities
• Match the social group with its associated impact:

  Gender ↔️ Unrealistic body image discourages participation

  Ability Groups ↔️ Lack of media representation

  Ethnic Groups ↔️ Underrepresentation in fitness media
• Social groups such as age groups, gender, and ethnic groups influence participation in physical activity.
• What social factor can limit access to physical activity programs for lower socioeconomic groups?

  Financial constraints
• Designing inclusive physical activity programs requires understanding the social factors that influence engagement.


  True
• Match the social factor with its impact on participation:

  Cultural Norms and Traditions ↔️ Ethnic groups prefer traditional sports

  Peer Influence and Social Acceptance ↔️ Age groups influenced by peer pressure

  Body Image and Self-Confidence ↔️ Gender groups face body image issues
• Gender norms can influence the types of sports considered appropriate for men and women.


  True
• What is the impact of family habits on physical activity engagement?

  Promotes early adoption
• Steps for addressing economic disparities in physical activity:

  1️⃣ Increase access to affordable programs

  2️⃣ Provide financial support for equipment

  3️⃣ Promote community-wide initiatives
• Supportive parents increase children's physical activity participation
• Which age group benefits most from strong social connections in maintaining physical activity?

  Older adults
• Match the social group with the impact of economic disparities:

  Lower-income individuals ↔️ Limited access to affordable facilities

  Individuals with disabilities ↔️ Cost-prohibitive specialized equipment

  Certain ethnic communities ↔️ Lack of culturally relevant options
• How can unrealistic body image standards influence physical activity participation?

  Discourage certain groups