WorksheetsSociocultural Factors/Influences
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
A combination of social and cultural factors that can influence a person's participation and skill development is..
Sociocultural influences
Environmental influences
An enabler..
is something or someone who makes it possible for a particular thing to be done. Meaning that it has a positive effect on one's physical activity behaviour or outcome of movement.
is something that prevents progress or makes it difficult for someone to achieve something. It has a negative effect on one's physical activity behaviour or outcome of movement.
A barrier..
is something or someone who makes it possible for a particular thing to be done. Meaning that it has a positive effect on one's physical activity behaviour or outcome of movement.
is something that prevents progress or makes it difficult for someone to achieve something. It has a negative effect on one's physical activity behaviour or outcome of movement.
There is a strong relationship between increased socioeconomic status (SES) and being physically active. SES incorporates ...
level of education, level of intelligence, income
level of intelligence, level of education, employment status
level of education, income and employment status
level of income, assets including money in the bank and house etc
Enablers ensure your success in physical activity.
True
False
Which of the following are cultural barriers?
Clothing requirement & social status
Religious customs & household responsibilities
Cultural upbringing & geographical location
Lack of motivation & racism
What are cultural influences?
ones own beliefs
factors that stop or inhibit people's participation in activity
ideals, customs and ideas of the culture
influences that encourage people to participate in physical activity
What is a cultural expectation that reduces participation in physical activity?
Clothing requirements
Household responsibilities
Regularly praying
All of the above
Which one of the following is NOT a sociocultural factor?
Income and level of education
Ethnicity/race and National traditions
Gender and socioeconomic status (Income, employment, occupation)
Distance to recreational facilities and weather
Barriers are obstacles that block or impede access to physical activity.
True
False
Select ALL examples that are considered enablers of physical activity.
Children whose parents don't value the importance of physical activity.
Encouragement of friends to play lacrosse at lunchtime.
Lack of role models in the media.
High family income allowing a child to have regular expert coaching.
Select ALL examples of barriers to physical activity.
A Physical Education teacher that encourages borrowing sports equipment at break times.
Having no role models in the media of your gender ie. no male dancers
Family can't afford swimming lessons.
Living in a country town that has too few people to have it's own Aussie Rules team.
Which of the following is an example of a 'social factor' that influences people's skill development?
friends and family
gender
socioeconomic status
all of the above
Parental support can play a huge role in increasing participation and performance.
True
False
What are sociocultural enablers and barriers to physical activity?
Factors that are purely biological
Social and cultural norms influencing behavior
Only economic factors
Technological advancements
How do peers help improve our skill development in physical activity?
By providing financial support
By offering support and encouragement
By setting strict rules
By discouraging participation
How does societal emphasis on male-dominated sports affect women?
Increases interest among women
Diminishes interest and participation among women
Has no effect
Encourages more women to participate
What role do family dynamics play in influencing physical activity levels?
They are purely financial factors
They only discourage participation
They can provide support and encouragement
They have no impact
How does access to community sports facilities affect physical activity?
It discourages community involvement
It increases opportunities for engagement
It has no effect
It decreases participation
What impact does media representation have on women's sports participation?
It increases visibility, interest & participation
It has no impact
It discourages participation
It only affects men's sports
