Minds On
It is a personal choice
How do you decide what to do when it comes to physical activity? Do you prefer team sports or individual activities? Would you rather be indoors or outdoors?
Let’s explore the following video from TVOkids. In this video, you will meet Bradley.
Bradley is an 11-year-old from Six Nations of the Grand River in Ontario.
As you explore the video, focus your attention on the ways that Bradley stays active – do you enjoy any of same things?
If we choose activities that we enjoy, we are more likely to engage in them often and with more enthusiasm.
Pause and Reflect
Pause and reflect
Why else do we choose activities that are interesting and fun?
Record your ideas in a method of your choice.
Action
Physical activity
Physical activity is any body movement that is produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy to be expended. It includes all daily active movement, including activities such as:
- free time – sports, fun, play
- getting to and from places
- part of a school or workday
Why should we participate?
It is important to participate in physical activity every day. There are physical, social, and emotional benefits to being active.
Some of these benefits include:
- lowered risk of type 2 diabetes and some cancers
- stronger bones, muscles, and joints
- feeling better (more energy, a better mood, feeling more relaxed and sleeping better)
Brainstorm
Physical five
Physical activity can take place indoors and outdoors.
Record five ways to be physically active indoors and five ways to be physically active outdoors.
You can record your ideas in the following fillable and printable Physical Activity Inside and Outside document. You can also record your ideas using another method of your choice.
Press the Activity button to access the Physical Activity Inside and Outside.
Activity (Open PDF in a new tab)Making physical activity enjoyable
In Canada, only 40% of people between the ages of 5 and 17 meet the daily physical activity target of at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity.
Why do you think that number is so low?
There are factors that need to be considered to make sure that activities are accessible to everyone. These factors influence our choice whether to participate or not.
True or false?
Explore the following statements about physical activities. Which statements encourage participation?
Select ‘True’ if the statement encourages participation and select ‘False’ if it doesn’t encourage participation.
Pause and Reflect
Pause and reflect
Which of the following factors are important to you when choosing a physical activity?
Click all of the factors that are important to you:
Physical Factors
Choose one of the factors to explain further why it is important for you when choosing a physical activity to participate in.
Record your answer in a method of your choice.
Bingo!
Create a bingo game of physical activities that encourages physical activity participation.
When creating your bingo game, be sure to consider the following:
- the physical space where the activity might occur (is it inside or outside? Is it in a small or large room?)
- a variety of fitness levels and abilities
- people will have different equipment and materials at their disposal
You must include nine activities on your bingo card. Here are a few ideas…
- going for a wheel or a walk
- passing an object with a partner or against a wall
- meditating in a quiet space
Are you ready? You can fill out your activities on the following fillable and printable Bingo Card activity sheet. You can also use your notebook or another method to make your bingo card.
Try It
Try it
Once you have completed your bingo card, choose a row of the activities that you can complete that you would enjoy.
Pause and Reflect
Pause and reflect
Consider the following statement:
“Activities are more enjoyable when you can play at a level that is challenging but still not too difficult.”
Do you agree or disagree? Be sure to explain your thinking in a method of your choice!
Consolidation
What can you do?
Choose your favourite physical activity. It can take place indoors or outdoors. You are going to create an information card, a video message, or an oral message to showcase the activity.
Make sure your activity follows these factors so all participants can enjoy it:
Physical Factors
My physical activity
Here is an example to help you:
Riding my bike
Riding my bike is a great way to keep active.
- it can take place indoors on a stationary bike, or outdoors
- it respectfully reflects cultural content
- it is low impact but is still aerobic exercise
- it strengthens leg, abdominal, and back muscles
- there are many types of bikes to ride so it is adaptable
- it is gender-neutral
- it can ease feelings of stress, depression, and anxiety
- it is environmentally friendly
Now it’s your turn. Complete your information card, video message, or oral message on your favourite physical activity.
You can use the following fillable and printable Having Fun with Physical Activity document to complete this activity.
Press the Activity button to access the Having Fun with Physical Activity.
Activity (Open PDF in a new tab)
Pause and Reflect
Pause and reflect
We are active at school and home with a variety of groups so that we can experience working with different people who have different skill levels.
What kinds of groups do you find most comfortable to participate in?
Press the ‘Example’ button to reveal one example.
You may be most comfortable with others who enjoy the same activities.
Reflection
As you read the following descriptions, select the one that best describes your current understanding of the learning in this activity. Press the corresponding button once you have made your choice.
I feel…
Now, expand on your ideas by recording your thoughts using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.
When you review your notes on this learning activity later, reflect on whether you would select a different description based on your further review of the material in this learning activity.