Addressing Barriers to Physical Activity 1 1 9

Addressing Barriers to Physical Activity 1. 1. 9 VCE PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Barriers to Physical Activity • Personal barriers – – – – – Insufficient time Inconvenience Lack of self-motivation Non-enjoyment Boredom Lack of confidence Fear of being injured or having been injured recently Lack of self-management skills Lack of encouragement, support, or companionship Non-availability of parks, sidewalks, bicycle trails or walking paths

Top Three Barriers • Time • Energy • Motivation

Other Barriers • • • Cost Facilities Illness or injury Transportation Partner issues Skill Safety considerations Child care Uneasiness with change Unsuitable programs

Barriers to Physical Activity • Environmental barriers – Environment in which we live has a great influence on our level of physical activity. – Accessibility of walking paths, cycling trails, and recreation facilities. – Traffic – Availability of public transportation – Crime – Pollution – Social environment, such as support from family and friends • Changes environment? • campaigns to support active transportation, legislation for safer communities, and the creation of new recreation facilities

Barriers to Being Active Quiz • Identify the types of physical activity barriers that are undermining your ability to make regular physical activity a part of your life • Analyze the results and determine the key barriers to your physical activity participation • Identify personal barriers that are not part of the quiz

Overcoming Barriers to Physical Activity • ACTIVITY: Brainstorm realistic ways of overcoming barriers to physical activity

Overcoming Barriers to Physical Activity • What strategies have worked best for you in overcoming your own barriers to become more physically active?