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Muslim women in sport - Research project. PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS IN THIS LINK. / Re: Question 5.

« on: March 25, 2015, 07:32:38 pm »

My family were always supportive of me when I played sports and exercised when I was younger. As previously mentioned when I was 11 I wasn't able to play football any more but they encouraged me to take part in my PE lessons in school. Now, whilst my family encourage me to stay fit and healthy and are happy with me using the gym they much prefer me to go to an all female gym session rather than mixed because of the clothes that have to be worn whilst exercising.

Muslim women in sport - Research project. PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS IN THIS LINK. / Re: Question 4.

« on: March 25, 2015, 07:25:25 pm »

When I was younger I was very into my supports, mainly football, and used to enjoy taking part in any sort of sport. There were certain sports I couldn't take part in because I had asthma so it was difficult for me to participate in activities such as cross country and even sometimes football as I wouldn't be able to run too long without having to take a break. When I got to about age 11, my parents told me I was no longer allowed to play football as I used to play in a predominantly male football team and it wasn't appropriate. I think the fact my parents restricted me from playing football influenced my thinking towards exercise in general and I just gave up because I wasn't able to play the sports that I wanted to. Now that I'm older exercise and physical activity is something that I want to do because it makes me feel good in myself but I don't have much time to exercise as much as I'd like too and I also lack motivation even though it is something that I want to do.

Muslim women in sport - Research project. PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS IN THIS LINK. / Re: Question 3.

« on: March 21, 2015, 07:17:24 pm »

A) Participating in physical activity and exercise is important and everyone should make an effort to have some sort of physical activity in their lifestyle even if it is just a walk. Even this small amount if physical activity can help to keep an individual fitter and healthier than if they were just to do no form of exercise or physical activity at all.

B) My feelings about participation in open, mixed gender surroundings do depend on the activity/sport that I am partaking in. For example, I wouldn't be comfortable swimming in front of males. But dressed appropriately I wouldn't mind using the gym (treadmills etc) but would feel awkward and uncomfortable using the weights in front of the male members. If I do go to a mixed gym I make sure I am covered up appropriately so I feel more comfortable whilst working out.

Muslim women in sport - Research project. PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS IN THIS LINK. / Re: Question 2.

« on: March 21, 2015, 02:09:05 pm »

Growing up, sport and exercise played a major role in my life . I played football and cricket as well taking part in cross country once or twice. I also took Judo classes when I was younger and did this for a few years alongside going swimming which I still do on occasion. I took part in regular PE classes and after school clubs where I played sports such as netball, trampolining and gymnastics. After high school I became interested in other things and my involvement in sport came to a stop. Although now I don't do any sort of solid exercise such as going to the gym or playing a sport I am still an active person and try to walk as much as I can and go for regular walks.

Muslim women in sport - Research project. PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS IN THIS LINK. / Re: Question 1.

« on: March 21, 2015, 01:05:50 pm »

I believe that physical activity and exercise are very important in any individuals life regardless of age or gender. Taking part in some form of physical activity or exercise on a daily basis can improve an individuals health and provide many other benefits such as prevention from diseases. Regular exercise and physical activity helps a person feel generally better and fitter in themselves as their physical health improves.