Minds On
Encouraging participation
When people feel like they are being treated fairly, they are more likely to participate in an activity or sport.
Can you recognize what might encourage or motivate someone to join an activity or a sport? Examine the following image and decide if these individuals are demonstrating encouraging sports behaviour. When you are ready, record your answer in a method of your choice.
Shaking hands with your opponent
Consider the following statements and determine if they demonstrate encouraging and motivating sports behaviour. Select the correct answer, then press “Check Answer” to see how you did.
Action
Enjoying activity
Being physical
There are many factors that can either motivate or make it difficult for people to be physically active every day.
Press the following tabs to examine factors that encourage people to be physically active.
If you enjoy the activity or sport you are participating in, it is more likely you are motivated to continue. However, if you do not enjoy the activity or sport, you are less likely to continue.
Can you think of an activity or sport you enjoyed?
A sense of belonging involves more than simply knowing or recognizing the other people you are playing with. Instead, it involves gaining acceptance, attention, and support from the group as well as providing the same attention to other members in your group. When one has a sense of belonging, they are more motivated to remain in the group and stay physically active.
Can you think of a time you felt a sense of belonging in a group?
Some other factors that can either motivate or make it difficult for people to be physically active everyday include self-confidence, the level of peer support, availability of transportation, equipment, time, family support, personal abilities, gender barriers or expectations and financial resources.
Consolidation
Let’s encourage people!
You know your strengths and physical activities that you are good at and provide you with enjoyment. You remain active for 150 minutes a week performing all sorts of different activities. This is awesome news!
However, let’s imagine you have two friends that need some of your guidance and assistance.
Consider the following two scenarios and offer solutions that could help.
Complete the Brainstorming Solutions organizer 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.
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Possible scenarios (Think of a situation where someone’s friend might need their guidance or assistance) |
Possible solutions (Think of a of ways to offer possible solutions or other ways to help in this scenario) |
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Press the ‘Activity’ button to access Brainstorming Solutions.
Press ‘Hints’ to explore examples of possible scenarios to help guide your thinking.
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| Scenario #1: I have to take care of my younger sibling every day after school, so I cannot join an after-school club. How can I make this better? |
| Scenario #2: I want to join an after-school club, but my caregivers are concerned about me getting home safely. How can I make this better? |
Reflection
As you read through these descriptions, which sentence best describes how you are feeling about your understanding of this learning activity? Press the button that is beside this sentence.
I feel…
Now, record your ideas using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.