LESSON 1.

4: BARRIERS TO PHYSICAL
Activity 1
We just have learned the importance of exercise and its benefits to our lifestyle;
let us now evaluate yourself what are the barriers for you to do physical activities. Circle
the number that best describes 

Very Somewhat Somewhat

Likely likely unlikely
1. My day is so busy answering the
Modules for the “new normal” 3 2 1

2. Social distancing with friends, makes

me uncomfortable to perform exercises 3 2 1

3. I’m just too tired and bored with the

“stay at home” policy 3 2 1

4. I’ve been thinking about getting more

exercise, but I just can’t seem to get 3 2 1
started

5. O think I’m healthy enough to exercise 3 2 1

6. I don’t get enough exercise because I
don’t have the skills for any sport 3 2 1

7. I don’t have access to jogging, trails,

pools, bike paths 3 2 1

8. Physical activity takes too much time

away from other commitments – time, 3 2 1
study, research, co-curriculum

9. I am embarrassed about how I look

when I exercise with others 3 2 1

10. I do not get enough sleep as it is. I just

couldn’t get up or stay up late to get 3 2 1
some exercise

11. It’s easier for me to fine excuses not to

exercise than to go out to do something 3 2 1

12. I know too many people who have hurt

themselves by over doing it with 3 2 1
exercise

13. I am not interested with any sports 3 2 1

 14. It is too expensive. You have to take class or join club or buy the
right equipment 3 2 1

15. My free times during the day are too short to include exercise 3 2 1
16. My usual social activities do not include physical activities 3 2 1
17. I’m too tired during the week and I need the weekend to catch up on
my rest 3 2 1

18. I want to get more exercises, but I just can’t seem to make myself
stick to anything 3 2 1

19. I’m afraid I might injure myself or have a heart attack 3 2 1

20. I’m not good enough at any physical activity to make it fun 3 2 1
21. If we had exercise facilities and showers at work, then I would be
more likely to exercise 3 2 1

How to score yourself:

 Enter the circled number in the spaces provided, putting together the number for
statement 1 on line 1, statement 2 on line 2, and so on.
 Add the scores on each line. Your barriers to physical activity fall into one or
more of seven categories. 
 A score of 5 or above in any category shows that this is an important barrier for
you to overcome

___3__ +__3___+__2___ = _____ 8_____

    1           8         15         Lack of Time

__1___+_3____+___1__=   _____5________
    2          9          16        Social Influence

__2___+__1___+__2___= _______5________
    3         10         17   Lack of energy

___2__+__2___+__1___= ______5_________
    4         11        18       Lack of willpower

___3__+___2__+__1___= ______6________
    5         12        19     Fear of injury
__1___+___1__+__1___= ______3__________
    6         13        20     Lack of skill
 ___2__+__1___+_1____= _______4________
    7        14         21     Lack of resources

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Activity 2
Reflection:

1. What are my top two barriers in participating physical activity? What are my plans
of action to overcome these barriers?

2. What are my realizations as I answer the assessment tool?

______________________________________________________________
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3. What motivational quote should I input to myself for me to get involved with
Physical Fitness Activities?
Activity 3
Discuss briefly how you are going to OVERCOME the barriers to physical activity
participation

1. Lack of time –

2. Social Influence –

3. Lack of energy –

4. Lack of will power –

5. Fear of injury –

6. Lack of skills –

7. Lack of resources –

Activity 4
Congratulations! You have done the 1 Module of PEH 3, it’s time for you to express
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artistically through a poster to promote DANCE as an exercise and stress reliever.