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WorksheetsLAA1 - A3 - Barriers
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 33mins
What is the main idea of barriers to participation in physical activity?
They are reasons that encourage people to exercise more often
They are reasons that prevent people from taking part in regular physical activity
They are training plans used to improve sport performance
They are rewards given for attending fitness sessions
Which term means the money left after paying for basic needs, which can affect playing sports?
Net salary
Disposable income
Gross income
Savings
Which of these costs can affect participation in physical activity?
Gym lighting
Clothing
Spectator tickets
Snacks
Which personal factor should be considered to increase physical activity?
Favorite professional team
Job
Height
Dominant hand
Which example shows how having a facility affects access to sport?
Owning the latest trainers
A town has a dry ski slope
Playing music during PE
Watching sports news
If there is no hockey pitch or club in an area, what is the likely impact?
People will join other clubs
No-one can play hockey
More people will play hockey indoors
Hockey equipment becomes cheaper
Which question is about transport as a barrier?
Are tickets sold online?
Is public transport available?
Is the sport on TV?
Are uniforms stylish?
Which of these is NOT a cost that might affect participation?
Transport
Specific equipment
Clothing
Coaching wages
What must be available in an area for participation, according to the access barrier section?
Professional leagues
Facilities, sessions, and resources
Sports betting shops
Large fan bases
Which transport-related factor helps people access facilities?
Easy parking for cars
Longer opening hours
Lower ticket prices
More referees
Which barrier is most related to work-life balance?
Lack of time
Cultural barriers
Access to sport
Body image
A student wants to play golf but cannot afford the clubs and fees. What is this barrier?
Access
Cost of participation
Cultural
Personal motivation
New bike lanes connect neighborhoods to a sports center. Which barrier is reduced?
Cultural
Cost
Transport/access
Personal
If facilities exist but sessions are not at convenient times, which barrier is most affected?
Lack of time
Cultural restrictions
Disposable income
Body image
Which of the following is a personal barrier?
Religious restrictions
Body image
Facility availability
Ticket cost
How can a local league help people with limited income participate more?
Build a larger stadium
Offer equipment rental and discounted fees
Add more elite teams
Shorten matches
Which statement shows how culture can affect participation?
Everyone likes the same sports
Religious rules may limit activity choices or times
Culture only affects athletes
Culture never affects women
Which change would best help people who don't drive?
Increase ticket prices
Provide bus links
Require club uniforms
Ban cycling
Which barrier explains how long working hours and lack of free time affect playing sport?
Financial barriers
Time – lack of due to other commitments
Facility access barriers
Equipment barriers
Which is a family-related time barrier to physical activity?
Parents looking after children have limited time
Gym membership is expensive
Bad weather cancels practice
Coach is unavailable
What part of work can limit chances to be active?
Only short lunch breaks
Commuting and shift work making free time unavailable
Offices being too small
No workplace gyms
How can school commitments create a time barrier?
Studying can take up hours used for physical activity
Schools ban after-school clubs
Students are not allowed outside
School uniforms are uncomfortable
Which is a personal barrier?
A rule set by a sports league
A factor like low fitness levels that limits an individual’s participation
The cost of travel to matches
The availability of public facilities
Which is a personal barrier related to self-perception?
Body image concerns
Bus schedules
Equipment shortages
Weather changes
Which is a personal barrier related to confidence?
Lack of self confidence
Excess homework policies
Gym opening hours
Coach selection
Parental/guardian influence is which type of barrier?
Time barriers
Facility barriers
Personal barriers
Environmental barriers
Which of the following is NOT a personal barrier?
Low fitness levels
Concerns about health conditions
Limited previous participation
Lack of transport
Some religions and cultures have rules that affect participation. These restrictions are often related to what?
Equipment brands
Clothing
Coach qualifications
Diet plans
Why might a teenage girl not be allowed to go swimming with her friends?
The pool is closed
Her culture or religion does not allow bathing costumes in public
She has not passed a swim test
She is recovering from an injury
Which group is most affected by cultural restrictions?
Children under five
Professional athletes
Women
Retired people
Which action helps performers follow religious laws while participating?
Avoiding all physical activity
Wearing head covering or full body covering
Training only at night
Following a special diet
A shift worker struggles to attend practice at set times. Which barrier explains this?
Cultural
Personal
Time – lack of due to other commitments
Environmental
A student feels unfit to join a running club and worries about a health condition. Which two personal barriers are shown?
Body image and cost
Low fitness levels and concerns around existing health conditions
Transport and weather
School rules and coaching
Which barrier is caused by religious clothing rules limiting sports participation?
Time barrier
Cultural barrier
Personal barrier
Financial barrier
Which scenario shows school commitments stopping physical activity?
A student spends evenings studying, leaving little time for training
A student forgets a water bottle
A student likes indoor sports
A student moves to a new city
Which cultural factor can affect participation in physical activity?
Equipment availability
Time of day for religious rituals and worship
Weather conditions
Coaching quality
A school schedules practice at a time that conflicts with some students’ religious worship. What best describes this issue?
A safety hazard
A cultural barrier to participation
A skill-level mismatch
A financial limitation
Which scheduling change would best reduce religious barriers?
Hold practices only at sunrise
Offer alternative practice times that do not overlap with religious rituals
Shorten all practices by 10 minutes
Cancel practices during winter
Which of the following is a common barrier to physical activity?
Motivation boost
Cost
Excess facilities
Guaranteed transport
Which action best helps with limited access to facilities during a Think–Pair–Share?
Increasing personal fitness goals
Finding community venues or local clubs
Training for longer hours
Ignoring cultural preferences
Which strategy lowers entry fees for certain groups?
Introducing student discounts
Adding premium membership tiers
Limiting opening hours
Increasing equipment prices
Which is an example of avoiding upfront purchases to lower costs?
Buying team kits
Hiring equipment
Signing long-term contracts
Charging booking fees
Which option helps participants get to venues more affordably?
Public transport discounts
Higher parking charges
Shorter session times
Members-only sessions
Free parking and shuttle buses mainly address which barrier?
Skill level
Access to venues
Motivation
Safety regulations
Which solution best supports pool users with mobility challenges?
Pool hoist
Extra lifeguards
Longer swim sessions
Deeper pool
Which action best shows staff are ready to meet individual needs and improve access?
Better staff training
Selling more snacks
Stricter dress codes
Shorter induction briefings
Which initiative best reduces cost barriers for teenagers at a sports hub?
Introduce student discounts
Install a new scoreboard
Limit the range of sports
Increase evening prices
Which method helps first-time participants who are unsure about spending money?
Taster days
Mandatory annual fees
Advanced-level only sessions
Equipment purchase requirement
Which facility feature helps parents overcome time barriers to physical activity?
On-site creche for young children
Advanced training equipment
Performance leaderboards
Members-only lounge
Extended opening hours mainly support which group of people?
Students only
Those working long hours or shifts
Elite athletes
Retired individuals
Which option best addresses image and anxiety-related personal barriers?
Increasing membership fees
Private changing rooms
Mandatory uniforms
Public weigh-ins
Allowing participants to wear clothing they feel comfortable in is designed to:
Improve competitive results
Address personal barriers related to body image and anxiety
Reduce facility maintenance
Promote team identity
Which combination best tackles both time and personal barriers?
Private changing rooms and creche
Uniform requirements and limited hours
Spectator-only sessions and no childcare
Higher fees and fewer staff
Marketing campaigns featuring people with different body shapes aim to:
Discourage beginners
Increase participation among those facing personal barriers
Promote elite-only events
Reduce the need for coaching
Which strategy is most culturally sensitive for increasing participation?
Mixed-gender changing areas
Women-only sessions and a diverse staff team
Loud music in all sessions
Strict uniform policies
A leisure center wants to attract shift workers and parents of toddlers. Which two changes should they prioritize?
Hire celebrity coaches and add mirrors
Extend opening hours and offer a creche
Ban personal clothing and shorten hours
Introduce spectators-only days
Which statement best explains how diversity of staff can address cultural barriers?
It guarantees lower membership costs.
It helps participants feel represented and respected, encouraging attendance.
It improves equipment quality.
It reduces the need for childcare.
Which approach is highlighted as helping to engage individuals facing cultural barriers in leisure activities?
Lowering membership fees
Women-only sessions run by female staff
Building more sports facilities
Extending opening hours
A leisure centre wants to reduce cultural barriers. Which action best applies the concept of cultural awareness training?
Teaching only the most popular local sport
Training staff to understand and respect different cultural norms and practices
Offering free parking on weekends
Creating mixed-ability teams only
Why is having a diversity of staff important in the leisure industry when addressing cultural barriers?
It guarantees higher profits
It ensures identical coaching styles
It helps participants feel represented and included
It reduces the need for staff training
Which of the following is MOST likely a barrier to participation in physical activity?
Access to affordable facilities
High cost of equipment
Supportive family and friends
Having free time after school
Which statement best describes the difference between a team sport and an individual sport?
Team sports are played outdoors; individual sports are played indoors.
Team sports require cooperation among multiple players; individual sports rely on one participant’s performance.
Team sports use a ball; individual sports do not use equipment.
Team sports have no rules; individual sports have strict rules.
Which option lists a physical benefit of regular exercise?
Improved cardiovascular fitness
Higher equipment costs
Reduced access to facilities
Shorter seasons
What is a key difference between public and private sector sport facilities?
Public facilities are owned by individuals; private facilities are owned by the government.
Public facilities are generally government-funded and open to the community; private facilities are run by businesses or members.
Public facilities only host elite athletes; private facilities are for beginners only.
There is no difference; both operate the same way.
Based on Samantha’s situation, which barrier is most likely limiting her ability to participate regularly in physical activity?
Lack of nearby facilities
Lack of time due to full-time work and childcare
Injury preventing movement
No interest in improving fitness
