Contextual Factors - HPE

Which of the following are Contextual factors?

• Health

• Uniform

• Money

• Weather

• Family

Which of the following best describes a contextual factor?

• Something that directly influences a person’s choices or actions

• The rules that a sport is played under
  

• A person’s favourite hobby

• The type of uniform a team wears

Which statement best explains the role of contextual factors in decision-making?

• They determine how well a person performs a task.
  

• They shape the reasons behind a person’s choices or behaviours.
  

• They are internal emotions that change daily.
  

• They only influence physical health decisions.

A student avoids sport because training clashes with their part-time job. This is an example of an educational contextual factor.

• True
• False

Answer explanation

False — it’s related to money and time commitments.

A person’s __________ might limit access to certain facilities, while their peers may influence whether they feel supported in using them.

Which of the following are contextual factors that could indirectly affect participation in physical activity?

• Safety concerns in the local area

• Skill level

• Community beliefs about gender and sport

• School timetable or homework load

• Motivation

Compare how health and money could influence two people differently when deciding whether to join a gym.

Jordan’s parents value academic success and limit weekend sport to prioritise study. Which contextual factors are interacting here?

• Law and morals

• Education and family

• Money and health

• Peers and safety

Contextual factors always have a negative influence on behaviour.

• True
• False

If a person chooses not to drink alcohol because of personal values and religious background, their decision is influenced by their beliefs and _______.