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.

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

Read about Allen and Matt in the Taking Charge section of chapter 6 (page 97).

• 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.