Risk, challenge and activity levels

• involves making sure any potential dangers or hazards are identified before any physical activity begins. 
• the environment has to be considered carefully to make sure that a challenge can be faced safely and acceptably. eg. a wet or slippery surface would not be safe for certain activities to perform on (cycling or running)

• risk controls make sure that an activity is carried out as safely as possible. This includes:

- making sure rules and regulations are followed. eg, safety equipment must be worn or used and needs to be in a good condition.

- making sure that the organisers, administrators and officials are fully qualified and knowledgabe about the activity.

- make sure that safeguards are in place. eg, necessary first aid and emergency procedures are in place.

• do not tend to be physically demanding
• do not require a great deal of training or preparation
• eg, many older people take part in bowls which only involves gentle exercise.

• usually need to train regularly
• much higher activity levels
• need to devote a lot of time to meet the demands of their sport
• eg, if an individual is performing at a high level, county, national or international.

• these factors combine two elements:

- the amount of income an individual has

- the status they have in society.

• someone who is better of financially may have a greater range of opportunites available to them.
• some activities has specialised equipment which can be expensive.
• some sports demand a lot of practice time (eg those with high levels of activity) may not be accesible to people who cannot afford leisure time.

• high levels can bring benefits in terms of higher levels of fitness and health.
• they can also have advantages such as enjoyment and social interaction.
• low levels are unlikely to have the same positive effects, although risk of injury may be lower.