Barriers to Physical Activity Quiz

What is one common barrier to engaging in regular physical activity?

• Lack of Friends

• Lack of Money

• Lack of Sleep

• Lack of Time

What is a strategy to overcome the barrier of lack of time for physical activity?

• Sleep more

• Maintain a journal of daily activities

• Avoid physical activity altogether

• Buy expensive workout equipment

What is a suggestion for overcoming the barrier of exercise being uninteresting?

• Exercise with a friend

• Avoid physical activities you enjoyed as a kid

• Think of exercise as painful and boring

• Never change the way you think about physical activity

What is a common barrier related to lack of skill for physical activity?

• Being too young

• Having too much energy

• Having access to workout equipment

• Not knowing how to be active

What is a suggestion for overcoming the barrier of feeling tired for physical activity?

• Eat unhealthy foods to increase energy levels

• Reorganize your to-do list to be more tired

• Get less sleep

• Exercise on most days of the week

What is a common barrier related to not feeling well and not thinking fit for physical activity?

• Too much energy

• Lack of motivation

• Being too fit

• Medical condition

What is a suggestion for overcoming the barrier of excuses about weather for physical activity?

• Have a range of indoor and outdoor activities

• Always exercise outdoors regardless of weather

• Never exercise indoors

• Avoid physical activity altogether

What is a common barrier related to lack of motivation for physical activity?

• Being too active

• Having too much motivation

• Not feeling like it

• Not having any goals

What is a suggestion for overcoming the barrier of lack of motivation for physical activity?

• Recognize your barriers to physical activity

• Exercise alone without any support

• Avoid looking for personal reasons to encourage activity

• Never plan physical activities ahead

What is a common reason for not engaging in regular physical exercise according to the text?

• Being well-rested

• Having too much free time

• Being too busy

• Having supportive friends and family