Which of the following is NOT a sociocultural factor that can influence physical activity?

• A. Income
• B. Gender
• C. Grade point average
• D. Age

Answer: (C)

Understanding sociocultural influences on physical activity means looking at how social position and cultural norms shape opportunities and choices. Income matters because it affects access to facilities, safe places to exercise, and time to be active; gender matters because cultural expectations can influence which activities are encouraged or considered appropriate; age can shape activity patterns through life-stage roles and norms. Grade point average, by contrast, is an academic performance measure and does not reflect social resources, norms, or cultural expectations that drive physical activity. Therefore it does not fit as a sociocultural factor influencing physical activity.