Using Figure 1, analyse the reasons for the participation levels amongst the different age groups.

This question requires you to interpret data from a graph (AO2) and then apply your knowledge of socio-cultural factors to explain the trends (AO3). The graph shows a negative correlation between age and physical activity participation. Your analysis should explain this trend by discussing the various barriers and enablers to participation that are prevalent at different life stages. For younger people, enablers like school sport and good health are strong. In middle age, barriers like work and family become significant. For older adults, health-related barriers become the primary reason for lower participation rates.