influences on taking part in physical activity

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influences on taking part in physical activity 1.people 2.image 3.culture 4.resources 5.health and wellbeing 6.socio-economic
1.people most peoples choice of activity is in some way influenced by others. a)family: a member of your family might introduce you to a sport. b)peers: if your friends play a sport, you might get involved too. c)role models: role models can be anybody whose actions you might copy. they tend to be people you respect and/or look up to.
2.image all activities have a different image. a)fashion: different activities require different clothing and equipment, and this can sometimes influence what you want to take part in. b) media coverage: a lot of media coverage can make a sport more popular and encourage people to take part.
3.culture sports may appeal to individual's for a number of personal reasons. a)age: some events may have age restrictions. other sports may appeal to different age groups because of the physical demands or age of the other participants. b)disability: although resources are available for people with disabilities these may be limited In terms of the activities local facilities offer.
4.resources a) access: you must be able to reach the a facility if you are to use it. b)availability: facilities should be readily available if people need to use them. c)location: it is difficult to reach facilities that are too far away.
5.health and wellbeing a)illness: individuals who are ill cannot take part. b)health problems: some activities may not be suitable for people with particular health problems, so they have to choose different activities.
6.socio-economic a)cost: activities have associated costs such as equipment, hire of facilities or lessons if needed. b)status: this relates to a persons current situation or position in society, e.g. employed, looking for work, or in education. some people attract people of a particular status.
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