What gets you moving?

If something makes us happy, we are usually more motivated to do it. What does the term motivation mean?

Press ’Motivation’ to access what it means to be motivated.

Motivation

What are some things that motivate people to be active?

Press the following tabs to access more information about different ways to motivate ourselves.

Being outdoors

Being outdoors and getting fresh air can make people happy. A few activities that people enjoy includes hiking, cycling, and skateboarding.

Getting heart rate up

Getting their heart rate up, getting sweaty, and building muscle feels good and helps relieve stress, so some people do fitness classes.

Music

Some people are motivated by music. A few activities people can do that involve music include dancing, aerobics, and singing.

Learning new skills

Learning new skills excites the brain so people participate in new activities. This can include learning a new sport.

Brainstorm

Brainstorm

Which of these types of activities motivate you? Can you give some examples?

After you have brainstormed about what motivates you to be active, record your ideas in a method of your choice.

Complete What Motivates Me? in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. If you would like, you can use speech-to-text or audio recording tools to record your thoughts.

Press ’Motivation’ to access possible ways to be motivated to stay active.

Motivation

Press the Activity button to access What Motivates Me.

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What kinds of physical activities do I like?

In the Minds On section, you were able to think about what motivates you to be active.

When we enjoy being active and we are motivated, we are excited to participate in physical activities every day!

Use this checklist to answer categories of questions about the physical activities you enjoy.

Now, think about one physical activity that you really enjoy and create a resource for somebody who has never encountered this activity. You may enjoy walking the dog or strolling through the park. Use the checklist to guide your thinking. Be sure to include information from each category about your activity. If possible, try this activity. Have you included all of the important information in your chart?

Complete Activities I Enjoy in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. If you would like, you can use speech-to-text or audio recording tools to record your thoughts.

Activities I Enjoy

The activity that I enjoy
Who is involved?
Where am I doing this activity?
Is this a sport or a game?
What rules does this activity have?

Press the ‘Activity’ button to access Activities I Enjoy. 

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Press all boxes in each category that this physical activity matches.

My Physical Activity

Category 1: Who is involved?

This is an activity that I can do by myself. This is an activity that I can do with other people.

Category 2: Where am I doing this activity?

This is an activity that I can do outside. This is an activity that I can do inside.

Category 3: Sports or games?

This is a team or group sport. This is an individual sport. This is a game where I can be active. This is a physical activity where I can be active.

Category 4: Types of rules?

There is competition against others. Everyone is trying to reach the same goal. There is no competition or rules for this activity.

Pause and Reflect

Pause and reflect

If you had to choose two more physical activities that you really enjoy, would they click the same boxes?

What makes these physical activities enjoyable for you?

Record your ideas in a method of your choice.

My activity plan

Choose three activities that you feel will motivate you to be active. Then, choose three activities that you can work through one after the other.

• Which activities will you choose?
• How long will you do each activity?
• When will you do each activity?

Put all three activities together in an activity plan. For your plan of activities, be sure to include the items in this checklist:

You can record your 3-activity plan in a method of your choice or use the chart provided.

Complete My Activity Plan in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. If you would like, you can use speech-to-text or audio recording tools to record your thoughts.

Try It

Try it

Before you finalize your plan, try each activity!

Answer these two questions for each activity:

• Have you included all of the information you need?
• Is this activity the right choice?

Reflection

How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.

I feel...

I have an excellent understanding of the concepts   I have a very good understanding of the concepts   I have some understanding but need to review some more  my understanding of the concepts needs a lot more work

Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.

Press ‘Discover More’ to extend your skills.