The document discusses attitudes towards physical activity and how to develop positive attitudes. It notes that positive attitudes are shaped by positive personal experiences and social influences, while negative attitudes stem from negative experiences. Some reasons people have negative views include thinking exercise is a waste of time or that they are not good at sports. The document provides tips for developing a positive attitude, such as using positive self-talk, goal setting, focusing on benefits, and having support from friends through social support and companionship.
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Chapter 6.2 Worksheet
1. Name: ______________________________
Chapter 6.2 Powerpoint Notes: LIFESTYLE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & POSITIVE ATTITUDES
Lesson Objectives:
• List some negative attitudes about physical activity and describe how to changethem into positive
attitudes.
• List some reasons why people like to exercise.
• Explain how you can help others have a positive attitude toward physical activity.
An attitude is a ______________ or _________________ about a something.
• Positive attitudes will help exercise adherence
Teens have _____________________ attitudes because they know
• being active improves sport performance.
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• being active improves health.
• being active improves body composiion.
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People form attitudes
• from their own ___________________ experiences or
• from the _______________________ of the people around them.
Positive experiences lead to positive attitudes; negative experiences lead to negative attitudes.
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?
Your attitude toward others could help them become more positive about physical activity by:
• Providing ____________________.
• You can model __________ and ________________ in activity.
Steps to take to build a positive attitude toward
physical activity:
• Use ________________ self-talk.
• Use short-term and long-term
____________ setting.
• __________ to ______________ about
the ________________ of physical
activity.
• Have the ____________ to
______________ an exercise program.
• Focus on ______________
__________________ you have had in
physical activity.
Some experiences that could lead to negative
attitudes toward physical activity are:
2. • _______________ in sport competitions
• ________________ in physical education or sport settings
• Feelings of being ________________ in sports or physical activity
People dislike
• the physical ____________________ or effort of exercise.
• the length of _________________ it takes to improve.
• The _________ or _____________ inherent in some activities (e.g., rock climbing, kayaking).
Friends can play an important role in helpi g others develop positive attitudes toward physical activity?
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ï‚· Friends can provide social ____________ and _______________________.
ï‚· Friends can help you begin and continue a program of physical activity.