factors affecting participation

Factors Affecting Participation3.1 Back to the Future

Research suggests the following factors will affect a person’s level of physical activity:

A.Biological Factors- Gender- Age

B. Psychological, Cognitive and Emotional Factors

C. Social Factors

D. Environmental Factors

Biological FactorsGender

Ministry of Health Social Report (2010)

Q. What does this suggest about physical activity levels of males v females?

Q. What are some possible reasons for the difference in PA levels?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhhinmLurOM

A Turning Tide?

London 2012

Gender Assumptions

Social Research Time!

Biological FactorsAge

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnhHdMqGB1k

Active when young = active when old?

Read summary of the 1997 study:

“Longitudinal Study of Youth Sport Participation and Adherence to Sport in Adulthood”

12 – 16 •Puberty, increasing social awareness, peer pressure, need for acceptance

17 – 24 •Higher education, preparation for workforce, serious relationships

25 – 39 •Marriage, relationships, raising a family

40 - 59 •Maturing of the family unit and children leaving home

Once in a lifetime…

12 – 16

17 – 24

25 – 39

40 - 59

Barriers to activity…

60 + •Major events?

60+ •Barriers?

What about the Nanas?…