Factors

There is a massive list of different factors (reasons) that we do or don't participate in PA. 

These can be, but aren't limited to:
- Psychological/Emotional (challenge, enjoyment, connection, self perception)
- Social (recognition, time with friends & whānau)
- Environmental (location, access of equipment, how busy you are)
- Historical (whānau and personal experience)
- Economic (ability to buy suitable gear, education you are provided

Read the story below. After reading it through identify all of the factors at play in Rhonda's story.
List down all the different examples of positive factors influencing her participation and which factor they fall under and then do the same for all the negative factors.

Rhonda’s Story: Balancing Life and Physical Activity

Rhonda’s day starts early, just as the sun begins to rise. She swings her leg over her second-hand bike and sets off on the 20-minute ride to school, the cool morning air waking her up. She doesn’t mind the ride—it saves money on transport, keeps her fit, and gives her time to clear her mind before a busy day. But on wet mornings, when the rain soaks through her uniform, she sometimes wonders if it’s worth it.

Basketball has been Rhonda’s passion since she was a kid, shooting hoops with her cousins in the driveway. She loves the energy of the game, the fast pace, the way everything else fades away when she’s on the court. Playing for her school team has been one of her proudest achievements, and the friendships she’s built with her teammates mean a lot to her. But it’s not always easy. With a part-time job at a fast-food restaurant a few nights a week, she sometimes has to miss training, and when the team heads out for a meal after a game, she can’t always afford to go. She never tells them that, though—she just makes an excuse and hopes they don’t notice.

Her mum, who raised her on her own, has always encouraged her to stay active. She used to play netball when she was younger and understands how important sport is. But money is tight, and when Rhonda’s basketball shoes started falling apart, she had to save up from work to buy new ones. While her teammates show up to practice in the latest gear, she sometimes feels a little out of place. Still, once the game starts, none of that matters—at least, not until she starts missing shots. On bad days, when she struggles to keep up with the more experienced players, she wonders if she’s really good enough.

After school, if she’s not at work, she sometimes heads to the outdoor courts near her house for extra practice. The courts are free, which is great, but they’re often packed, and older, more physical players take over the game. On those days, she bikes home instead, feeling a little frustrated but reminding herself that she’ll get another chance tomorrow.

Despite the challenges, Rhonda wouldn’t give up basketball for anything. It gives her a sense of purpose, a way to push herself, and a connection to people who make her feel like she belongs. Even when things get tough, she knows she’ll keep playing—because for her, the love of the game outweighs the struggles that come with it.