Physical Activity Barriers and Strategies Quiz

Which demographic is most impacted by the barrier of "Time" according to the table?

• Children

• Working adults, young adults/teens

• Disabled populations

• Low SES, rural, metropolitan

What is a common effect of low self-efficacy on physical activity (PA)?

• Lack of access to green space

• Inability to start or stick to a PA routine

• Low confidence to be active and achieve PA goals

• Societal differences in girls doing PA

Which strategy is suggested to overcome the barrier of "Cultural sensitivities"?

• Government grants and local council initiatives

• Culturally diverse swim classes and alternate uniforms for sport

• Beginner gym classes, apps etc.

• Mandated PA time at school

What is the effect of "Low SES" on physical activity?

• Lack of access to expensive fitness gyms, clubs, sports, equipment

• Lack of support from parents

• Societal differences in girls doing PA

• Inability to participate in many PAs

Which barrier is associated with the effect of "Lack of access to green space, safe neighborhoods of PA and active transport, low aesthetic areas"?

• Time

• Motivation

• Geographic location

• Health limitations and chronic illness/disability

What is a suggested strategy to overcome the barrier of "Parental Support & encouragement"?

• Planning habitual activities

• Government funding and policy initiatives

• Unisex uniforms

• Mandated PA time at school

Which demographic is impacted by the barrier of "Gender"?

• Working adults

• Females in some societies/communities

• Disabled populations

• Low SES, Indigenous populations

What is the effect of "Health limitations and chronic illness/disability" on physical activity?

• Inability to participate in many PAs

• Lack of understanding of the importance of PA

• Inability to start or stick to a PA routine

• Low confidence to be active and achieve PA goals

Which demographic is most impacted by parental support in terms of physical activity (PA)?

• Young adults, children, teens

• All demographics

• Often high SES

• Males (historically)

What is the effect of having PA with friends or family?

• Encouragement to be active increases PA

• Accountability to being somewhere/doing PA

• Culturally specific activities such as Tai Chi, Yoga

• Living in aesthetically pleasing areas