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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.
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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
Biological Factors Gender
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
NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. Gender Assumptions Social Research Time!
Active when young = active when old? Read summary of the 1997 study: “Longitudinal Study of Youth Sport Participation and Adherence to Sport in Adulthood”