Participation in Physical Activities Worksheet

Which of the following is a possible positive effect of having a disability on participation in sports?

• Increased motivation to overcome challenges

• Decreased self-confidence

• Less opportunity to meet new people

• Reduced sense of achievement

Which of the following best describes the use of SMART goal setting?

• Giving goals or targets for achievement and encouragement

• Providing information about benefits

• Offering transport provision

• Giving praise for participation

Which of the following best describes a social benefit of participating in activities for people with disabilities?

• Provides social opportunities to meet others in a similar situation.

• Ensures instant fame.

• Guarantees a place in the Paralympics.

• Reduces the chance of making friends.

Peer pressure can affect participation in sports because:

• Your friends do not participate and you want to remain an accepted member of their peer group

• You want to win a medal

• The coach encourages you

• The weather is good

Which of the following is a way in which old age might affect participation in physical activities?

• Increased energy levels

• Decreased mobility

• Improved reaction time

• Greater muscle strength

How can family support positively influence participation in sports?

• By encouraging and providing transport to activities

• By ignoring achievements

• By discouraging all forms of exercise

• By limiting access to sports equipment

Which of the following is an example of how media coverage can encourage female participation in sport?

• Highlighting successful female athletes in the news

• Focusing only on male sports events

• Reducing the number of televised women's matches

• Providing no information about women's competitions

What is a possible consequence if family members are less active or unhealthy?

• You are more likely to be less active or unhealthy.

• You will always be healthy.

• You will exercise more than them.

• You will eat only healthy food.

Which one of the following could have a negative effect on participation in physical activities?

• Free swimming for children during school holidays

• Steps with no wheelchair ramp outside a sports centre

• A health screening questionnaire for new members at a gym

• A newspaper advertisement for a local exercise class for the elderly

Which of the following is NOT a likely effect of old age on participation in physical activities?

• Increased risk of injury

• Decreased flexibility

• Improved cardiovascular endurance

• Reduced strength