Table 14.
Percentage of participants in each AQ group who check a specific reason that either motivates them (top panel) or prevents them (bottom panel) from engaging in team sports
| Very low AQ (%) | Intermediate AQ (%) | Very high AQ (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasons motivating team sports | |||
| Good for my physical health | 70.0 | 87.2 | 87.1 |
| Good for my mental health | 60.0 | 74.5 | 72.6 |
| I enjoy it | 60.0 | 66.7 | 69.2 |
| I am good at it | 25.0 | 22.7 | 26.4 |
| Enjoy the social experience | 15.0 | 319 | 31.8 |
| Can do it alone | 65.0 | 45.4 | 48.8 |
| I have the time for it | 40.0 | 39.0 | 40.8 |
| Reasons preventing more team sports | |||
| Makes me physically tired | 30.0 | 38.3 | 50.0 |
| Makes me mentally tired | 7.5 | 11.3 | 40.0 |
| Do not enjoy it | 12.5 | 19.9 | 35.0 |
| Lack skill or ability | 12.5 | 23.4 | 30.0 |
| Do not have the time | 77.5 | 75.0 | 65.0 |
| Have disability or condition | 8.5 | 8.5 | 15.0 |
| Costs too much | 13.5 | 13.5 | 10.0 |
| Don’t have easy access to a team | 40.0 | 50.4 | 42.5 |