1. MOTIVATORS AND BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION
STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT:
Students learn to:
Access to facilities
Describe their own exercise preferences by considering:
Convenience of use
Their motivation for exercising
Cost
The influences acting on their choice of exercise for exercise
Feelings about fitness and exercise
Exercise as a priority
Their feelings about establishing a training partner
Influence of other responsibilities, eg family, work
Barriers that they need to overcome

2. MOTIVATORS AND BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION
For some – regular exercise is a difficult task
The major barriers to participation among inactive people are:
Lack of time
Lack of interest
Injury or disability
Beliefs about being too old for exercise
Question – what are your barriers to participation in physical activity?

3. ACCESS TO FACILITIES Availability of access impacts on participation.
Physical isolation and financial circumstances can limit access to facilities
For those living in isolated communities, the facilities available are limited or even non-existent

4. CONVENIENCE OF USE Time can affect people’s ability to exercise
More likely to exercise, join a team/gym if it is convenient
Eg – close to home/way home from work
Accessible by public transport for adolescents

5. COST
Cost is a major barrier to physical activity – can restrict the range and type of activities available
Financial commitment can place a strain on the individual/family
Choices left are often not appealing, so regular participation in exercise decreases

6. FEELINGS ABOUT FITNESS AND EXERCISE
The exercise experience people have when they are young can affect their attitudes to exercise
Unpleasant, negative feelings can form a barrier
Important that exercise is fun and not intimidating to young people

7. EXERCISE AS A PRIORITY
As people’s lives become busier – exercise is not a priority
Work has deadlines and long hours
People don’t recognise the benefits of regular exercise
Challenge is to educate people about the benefits and introduce them to enjoyable activities

8. INFLUENCE OF OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
For many parents – raising children can be a barrier
Lack of personal time when caring for small children – too tired by the end of the day
Parents can become more active:
Get involved with the child’s sport
Walk to the shops
Increase household chores
Sharing responsibility between parents (if applicable)