Factors & Barriers to sport

What is a factor?

• Maths equation

• A factor or situation that influences the result of something:

• A factor stops or prevents an individual from developing in a physical activity or sport.

Which of these is not a Factor?

• Gender

• Disability

• Age

• Family

Which on f these is not a Barrier?

• Sterotype

• time

• soci-economic class

• role models

Which one of the following factors is a barrier to people over the age of 50?

• Risk of injury

• Limited specialist equipment

• Lack of suitable facilities

• Not suitable climate in the UK

Which of these doesn't restrict access to sport?

• Provision

• Opportunity

• Age

• Access

For the 16-19 age group which is the biggest factor in affecting participation?

• family

• education

• media

• transport

Lack of role models are a barrier to participation. Which of the following user groups may face this barrier?

• Ethnic minorities

• Families with young children

• Single parents

• Children

Which one of the following barriers is most likely to affect participation in sport by the unemployed?

• lack of role models

• activities are only available at certain times

• awareness of activity provision

• cost of equipment

Identify two reasons why single parents may not be able to participate in sport.

• Lack of free time due to family commitments

• Poor physical health

• Lack of childcare

• Too many other hobbies

A barrier is....

• stops or prevents an individual from developing in a physical activity or sport.

• Something you go through

• Helps an individual developing in physical activity or sport.