John is not participating in football this year. His mother is recovering from a lengthy illness and they have substantial medical bills. In addition, their home requires several repairs.Which common barrier to physical fitness is John most likely experiencing?

John’s family is facing substantial medical bills and costly home repairs, so they may have limited money available for sports and other activities. This is a participation cost barrier: taking part in football can involve expenses such as fees, uniforms, and equipment. The other choices do not match the financial difficulties described.

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