1. Chpt. 6: Lifestyle Physical Activity & Positive Attitudes
Lesson 6.2: Attitudes Taking Charge: Building Positive Attitudes

2. Lesson 6.2: Attitudes Lesson Objectives:
What- negative attitudes about physical activity
How- change negative to positive attitudes, spread positive attitudes on physical fitness to others
Why- people like to exercise

3. Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Question
What is an attitude?

4. is a feeling or belief about a something.
Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Attitude:
is a feeling or belief about a something.
will improve determination to stick with a goal.

5. Why do some teens have positive attitudes toward activity?
Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Question
Why do some teens have positive attitudes toward activity?

6. Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Answer:
Teens have positive attitudes because they know that being active improves:
sports performance
health
body composition

7. How are attitudes formed?
Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Question
How are attitudes formed?

8. Positive experiences —> positive attitudes
Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Answer
Positive experiences —> positive attitudes
Negative experiences —> negative attitudes
Personal experiences
Attitudes
Influences of others

9. What are some 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.)

10. I am not good at sports, I won’t improve.
Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Answer:
I am not good at sports, I won’t improve.
Exercise is a waste of time
Exercising doesn’t interest me.
Who cares about being active?
Negative attitudes

11. Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Question
How can your attitude toward others help them to become more positive about doing physical activity?

12. Attitude toward others More positive about doing physical activity by-
Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Answer:
Attitude toward others
More positive about doing physical activity
by-
modeling success and enjoyment in activity
providing encouragement

13. Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Question
What are some steps you can take to help build a positive attitude toward physical activity?

14. Steps to Build a Positive Attitude Toward Physical Activity
Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Steps to Build a Positive Attitude Toward Physical Activity 1
Use positive self-talk. 2
Use short-term and long-term goal setting. 3
Speak to others about the benefits of physical activity. 4.
Have the courage to begin an exercise program. 5.
Focus on rewarding experiences you have had in physical activity.

15. Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Question
What sorts of experiences can lead to negative attitudes about physical activity?

16. Feelings of being incompetent Embarrassment
Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Answer:
Experiences that can lead to negative attitudes about physical activity-
Failures
Feelings of being incompetent
Embarrassment

17. What is it about some physical activities that people dislike?
Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Question
What is it about some physical activities that people dislike?

18. People dislike physical activities because -
Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Answer
People dislike physical activities because -
Requires exertion or effort
Takes time to improve
the danger/difficulties inherent in some activities (e.g., rock climbing, kayaking).

19. Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Question
What role can friends play in helping others develop positive attitudes toward physical activity?

20. provide social support and encouragement.
Lesson 6.2: Attitudes
Answer
Role of friends-
provide social support and encouragement.
help begin and continue a program of physical activity.

21. 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?
Can help to stay in shape
What does Matt like and not like about physical activity?
Make him feel more alive 
Make him sweaty 
How could Matt change his negative attitudes and become more active?
Make new friends through participation
Don’t hesitate to ask for help from others

22. Taking Charge: Building Positive Attitudes
What are some positive attitudes that keep people active?
Assess your attitudes
Identify reasons for negative attitudes
Find activities that help fewer negative attitude
Choose activities that make you positive
Change the situation
Be active with friends
Discuss your attitudes
What are some other negative attitudes that keep people from being active, and how can those attitudes be changed?
Negative: thinking you can’t do something.
To be changed: think “you CAN do anything you put your mind to” and listen to your friends’ encouragement