Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Taking Charge: Building Positive Attitudes
Chapter 6: Lifestyle Physical Activity and Positive Attitudes
Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Lesson Objectives:• List some negative attitudes about physical activity and
describe how to change them into positive attitudes.• List some reasons why people like to exercise.• Explain how you can help others have a positive attitude
toward physical activity.
Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Question
What is an attitude?
Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Answer
• An attitude is a feeling or belief about a something.
• Positive attitudes will help exercise adherence.
Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Question
Why do some teens have positive attitudes toward activity?
Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Answer
Teens have positive attitudes because they know• being active improves sports performance. • being active improves health.• being active improves body composition.
Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Question
How do people form attitudes?
Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Answer
People form attitudes• from their own personal experiences or• from the influences of the people around them.
Positive experiences lead to positive attitudes; negative experiences lead to negative attitudes.
Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Question
What are some negative attitudes? (Think about how the comments on the next slide could be refuted or stated more positively.)
Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Answer
Negative attitudes include:• Exercise is a waste of time.• I am not good at sports, I won’t improve.• Exercising doesn’t interest me.
• Who cares about being active?
Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Question
How can your attitude toward others help them to become more positive about doing physical activity?
Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Answer
• You can provide encouragement. • You can model
success and enjoyment in activity.
Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Question
What are some steps you can take to help build a positive attitude toward physical activity?
Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Answer
• Use positive self-talk.• Use short-term and long-term goal setting.• Speak to others about the benefits of physical
activity.• Have the courage to begin an exercise program.• Focus on rewarding experiences you have had
in physical activity.
Building positive attitudes continued…
Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Question
What sorts of experiences can lead to negative attitudes about physical activity?
Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Answer
• Failures in sport competitions• Embarrassment in physical education or sport
settings• Feelings of being incompetent in sports or
physical activity
Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Question
What is it about some physical activities that people dislike?
Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Answer
People dislike• the physical exertion or effort
of exercise.• the length of time it takes to
improve.• the danger or difficulties
inherent in some activities (e.g., rock climbing, kayaking).
Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Question
What role can friends play in helping others develop positive attitudes toward physical activity?
Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Answer
• Friends can provide social support and encouragement.
• Friends can help you begin and continue a program of physical activity.
Taking Charge: Building Positive Attitudes
Allen and Matt…“Allen, I don’t want to play tennis now.” Matt put the tennis rackets down. Then
he led Allen into the family room. “Anyway,” he said, “a good TV show is on.” “I think you just don’t want to lose to me in tennis again, “Allen said.“You’re right,” Matt admitted. “I hate losing.”“You win sometimes, Matt. The competition is what makes tennis fun.”“Not when I lose,” matt replied.Allen thought for a minute. “How about taking a jog around the block?” he asked.
“There will be no winner or loser.”“I don’t want to get all sweaty.” Matt replied. “I’d rather relax watching T.V.” “Oh, come on, Matt. Jogging will help you relax. We need to stay in shape.”Matt smiled at Allen. “I guess I could stand to get sweaty once in a while. It does
make me feel more alive.” He jumped up and headed for the front door. “C’mon! Let’s go for a run!”
MattAllen
Taking Charge: Building Positive Attitudes
• What does Allen like about being physically active?
• What does Matt like and not like about physical activity?
• How could Matt change his negative attitudes and become more active?
Taking Charge: Building Positive Attitudes
• What are some positive attitudes that keep people active?
• What are some other negative attitudes that keep people from being active, and how can those attitudes be changed?
• Fill out the questionnaire to find out more about your own attitudes toward physical activity.TC 6-1 and 6-2)
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