factors affecting participation
DESCRIPTION
Factors Affecting Participation. 3.1 Back to the Future. Research suggests the following factors will affect a person’s level of physical activity: Biological Factors - Gender - Age B. Psychological, Cognitive and Emotional Factors C. Social Factors D. Environmental Factors. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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?
A Turning Tide?
London 2012
Gender Assumptions
Social Research Time!
Biological FactorsAge
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?…