Sociocultural factors

What is one sociocultural enabler or barrier to individual physical activity behaviour?

• Socio-economic status

• Weather patterns

• Muscle fiber type

• Daily caloric intake

What is one sociocultural enabler or barrier to individual physical activity behaviour?

• Cultural norms

• Weather patterns

• Nutritional supplements

• Genetic mutations

Which of the following are barriers to a 15-year-old being physically active?

• Lack of time, lack of motivation, and limited access to facilities

• Excessive encouragement from parents, too many sports options, and high energy levels

• Abundance of free time, strong social support, and easy access to gyms

• High interest in physical activity, supportive school environment, and good weather

Self-efficacy in relation to being regularly active refers to:

• A person's belief in their ability to be regularly active.

• The amount of physical activity a person does each week.

• The type of exercise a person prefers.

• The support a person receives from friends to be active.

According to Table 8.1, which factor is an enabler of physical activity for all age groups (0-6 years, 5-18 years, 18-65 years, and older adults 65+ years)?

• Physical health

• Gross motor skills

• Peer support for physical activity

• Enjoyment in PE

According to Table 8.1, which age group(s) have 'Self-efficacy' as an enabler of physical activity?

• 0-6 years

• 5-18 years

• 18-65 years

• Older adults 65+ years

• All of the above

According to Table 8.1, which factor is only an enabler for the 5-18 years age group?

• Enjoyment in PE

• Social support for physical activity

• Perceived fitness

• Physical health

Fill in the blank: 'Support from family member for physical activity' is an enabler for which age group(s)? _________

• 0-6 years, 5-18 years, 18-65 years

• 0-6 years only

• 5-18 years only

• 18-65 years only

What is a systematic review?

• An overview of primary studies which contains an explicit statement of objectives, materials and methods, and has been conducted according to explicit and reproducible methodology (Gopalakrishnan & Ganeshkumar, 2013).

• A summary of expert opinions without reference to primary studies.

• A collection of case reports compiled without a specific methodology.

• A narrative review based on the author's personal experience.

What is a meta-analysis?

• A quantitative, formal, epidemiological study design used to systematically assess the results of previous research to derive conclusions about that body of research. Typically, but not necessarily, the study is based on randomised, controlled clinical trials (Haider, 2010).

• A qualitative method for collecting data through interviews and focus groups.

• A laboratory technique used to analyze genetic material in biological samples.

• A statistical method for predicting future trends based on current data.