Year 11 PE Sociocultural Enablers and Barriers

Which of the following is considered a sociocultural enabler of physical activity for adolescents?

• High cost of sports participation

• Unsafe neighbourhoods

• Lack of transport to sporting venues

• Supportive family involvement in sport

How can low socioeconomic status (SES) act as a barrier to physical activity participation?

• It limits access to equipment, facilities, and transport

• It provides scholarships for elite athletes

• It encourages school-based sports access

• It ensures consistent gym memberships

A cultural barrier to sport participation might include:

• Availability of free gym memberships

• Limited public transport

• Lack of culturally appropriate programs or attire

• Access to community fitness campaigns

Self-efficacy is best described as:

• A belief in one’s ability to successfully engage in physical activity

• A program provided to boost school sport participation

• The cost of entering organised competitions

• The use of equipment to monitor progress

Why might remote geographic location reduce participation in organised sport?

• There are too many club choices available

• Weather is always suitable for physical activity

• Urban environments offer fewer sports

• Limited access to sport infrastructure and transport

Gender stereotypes can be a barrier to physical activity participation because:

• They may discourage participation in activities not seen as ‘gender appropriate’

• They improve access to coaching pathways

• They promote equal representation in sport

• They increase the number of sports available

How can family influence act as a barrier to physical activity?

• Encouraging outdoor play from a young age

• Failing to model active behaviours

• Providing access to sporting programs

• Celebrating success in sport

Which of the following environmental factors is most likely to reduce participation in outdoor sport in rural areas?

• Excess of indoor sporting centres

• Strong presence of sport media

• Extreme weather conditions

• Abundant local clubs and trainers

How can schools address sociocultural barriers to participation in physical activity?

• By offering culturally diverse and inclusive programs

• By prioritising high-performance sports only

• By removing non-competitive sport options

• By restricting participation to selected students

Which of the following is an example of how the built environment can influence physical activity participation?

• Cultural beliefs restricting certain types of exercise

• Age-related motivation differences

• Availability of walking and cycling paths in a neighbourhood

• Gender stereotypes in sports marketing