Reasons for taking part In physical activity

Reasons for taking partIn physical activity

Why do we take part?

• There are many reasons!!!!

• Write down as many as you can!

• All a bit confusing?!?

• Well lets sort them out!!!

Different categories

Can you see anyway of dividing them?

• Look to see if there are 3 main categories of reason!

• HINT: THERE ARE 3 DIFFERENT CATEGORIES!!!

The 3 Categories

Social – to do with the way we interact with ours, our social health

Physical – to do with the body, our physical health

Mental – To do with the mind, our psychological health

TASK

• Go back through your reasons and spilt them into the 3 categories we just spoke about

TASK

• Complete the table on page 3 of the green book!

Reason Benefit Explanation (how benefit is achieved)Lose weight

Relieves my stress / helps me to relax

I need a physical challenge

I am good at it

Give me better muscle definition

Improves my health

Gives me something to do

Makes me feel good / improves my confidence

I develop an aesthetic appreciation of the sport

I like to compete

Give me a better shape / look good

Makes me feel less tense

Meet my friends

Improves my fitness

Stops me getting into trouble

Good way of meeting boys/girls

Helps me learn to cooperate with others

Reason Benefit Explanation (how benefit is achieved)Lose weight Physical Doing more exercise than normal, so burning off more calories to reduce weight

Reason Benefit Explanation (how benefit is achieved)Lose weight Physical Doing more exercise than normal, so burning off more calories to reduce weight

Relieves my stress / helps me to relax

By taking my mind off the things that are worrying me

Reason Benefit Explanation (how benefit is achieved)Lose weight Physical Doing more exercise than normal, so burning off more calories to reduce weight

Relieves my stress / helps me to relax

By taking my mind off the things that are worrying me

I need a physical challenge Mental Sense of achievement gained from doing something physical

Reason Benefit Explanation (how benefit is achieved)Lose weight Physical Doing more exercise than normal, so burning off more calories to reduce weight

Relieves my stress / helps me to relax

By taking my mind off the things that are worrying me

I need a physical challenge Mental Sense of achievement gained from doing something physical

I am good at it Mental Improves peoples confidence if they are seen to be good at something

Reason Benefit Explanation (how benefit is achieved)Lose weight Physical Doing more exercise than normal, so burning off more calories to reduce weight

Relieves my stress / helps me to relax

By taking my mind off the things that are worrying me

I need a physical challenge Mental Sense of achievement gained from doing something physical

I am good at it Mental Improves peoples confidence if they are seen to be good at something

Give me better muscle definition Mental Through continued use muscles can develop strength and fat stores can be depleted.

Reason Benefit Explanation (how benefit is achieved)Lose weight Physical Doing more exercise than normal, so burning off more calories to reduce weight

Relieves my stress / helps me to relax

By taking my mind off the things that are worrying me

I need a physical challenge Mental Sense of achievement gained from doing something physical

I am good at it Mental Improves peoples confidence if they are seen to be good at something

Give me better muscle definition Mental Through continued use muscles can develop strength and fat stores can be depleted.

Improves my health Physical Many possible health benefits to exercise

Reason Benefit Explanation (how benefit is achieved)Lose weight Physical Doing more exercise than normal, so burning off more calories to reduce weight

Relieves my stress / helps me to relax

By taking my mind off the things that are worrying me

I need a physical challenge Mental Sense of achievement gained from doing something physical

I am good at it Mental Improves peoples confidence if they are seen to be good at something

Give me better muscle definition Mental Through continued use muscles can develop strength and fat stores can be depleted.

Improves my health Physical Many possible health benefits to exercise

Gives me something to do Mental With something positive to do that you enjoy, you’re unlikely to feel bored

Reason Benefit Explanation (how benefit is achieved)Lose weight Physical Doing more exercise than normal, so burning off more calories to reduce weight

Relieves my stress / helps me to relax

By taking my mind off the things that are worrying me

I need a physical challenge Mental Sense of achievement gained from doing something physical

I am good at it Mental Improves peoples confidence if they are seen to be good at something

Give me better muscle definition Mental Through continued use muscles can develop strength and fat stores can be depleted.

Improves my health Physical Many possible health benefits to exercise

Gives me something to do Mental With something positive to do that you enjoy, you’re unlikely to feel bored

Makes me feel good / improves my confidence

Mental Feel good for a number of reasons: having fun, enjoy the challenge, not bored. Once you feel good, your confidence also improves.

Reason Benefit Explanation (how benefit is achieved)Lose weight Physical Doing more exercise than normal, so burning off more calories to reduce weight

Relieves my stress / helps me to relax

By taking my mind off the things that are worrying me

I need a physical challenge Mental Sense of achievement gained from doing something physical

I am good at it Mental Improves peoples confidence if they are seen to be good at something

Give me better muscle definition Mental Through continued use muscles can develop strength and fat stores can be depleted.

Improves my health Physical Many possible health benefits to exercise

Gives me something to do Mental With something positive to do that you enjoy, you’re unlikely to feel bored

Makes me feel good / improves my confidence

Mental Feel good for a number of reasons: having fun, enjoy the challenge, not bored. Once you feel good, your confidence also improves.

I develop an aesthetic appreciation of the sport

Mental Most people enjoy watching a skilful performance and can appreciate the beauty of that performance.

Reason Benefit Explanation (how benefit is achieved)Lose weight Physical Doing more exercise than normal, so burning off more calories to reduce weight

Relieves my stress / helps me to relax

By taking my mind off the things that are worrying me

I need a physical challenge Mental Sense of achievement gained from doing something physical

I am good at it Mental Improves peoples confidence if they are seen to be good at something

Give me better muscle definition Mental Through continued use muscles can develop strength and fat stores can be depleted.

Improves my health Physical Many possible health benefits to exercise

Gives me something to do Mental With something positive to do that you enjoy, you’re unlikely to feel bored

Makes me feel good / improves my confidence

Mental Feel good for a number of reasons: having fun, enjoy the challenge, not bored. Once you feel good, your confidence also improves.

I develop an aesthetic appreciation of the sport

Mental Most people enjoy watching a skilful performance and can appreciate the beauty of that performance.

I like to compete Mental I feel good if I win; it allows me to focus on something else and use up some of my energy

Reason Benefit Explanation (how benefit is achieved)Lose weight Physical Doing more exercise than normal, so burning off more calories to reduce weight

Relieves my stress / helps me to relax

By taking my mind off the things that are worrying me

I need a physical challenge Mental Sense of achievement gained from doing something physical

I am good at it Mental Improves peoples confidence if they are seen to be good at something

Give me better muscle definition Mental Through continued use muscles can develop strength and fat stores can be depleted.

Improves my health Physical Many possible health benefits to exercise

Gives me something to do Mental With something positive to do that you enjoy, you’re unlikely to feel bored

Makes me feel good / improves my confidence

Mental Feel good for a number of reasons: having fun, enjoy the challenge, not bored. Once you feel good, your confidence also improves.

I develop an aesthetic appreciation of the sport

Mental Most people enjoy watching a skilful performance and can appreciate the beauty of that performance.

I like to compete Mental I feel good if I win; it allows me to focus on something else and use up some of my energy

Give me a better shape / look good Physical or mental

Physical: Ties in with improving muscle definition and losing weightMental: Once I have a better shape, I will feel better about myself

Reason Benefit Explanation (how benefit is achieved)Lose weight Physical Doing more exercise than normal, so burning off more calories to reduce weight

Relieves my stress / helps me to relax

By taking my mind off the things that are worrying me

I need a physical challenge Mental Sense of achievement gained from doing something physical

I am good at it Mental Improves peoples confidence if they are seen to be good at something

Give me better muscle definition Mental Through continued use muscles can develop strength and fat stores can be depleted.

Improves my health Physical Many possible health benefits to exercise

Gives me something to do Mental With something positive to do that you enjoy, you’re unlikely to feel bored

Makes me feel good / improves my confidence

Mental Feel good for a number of reasons: having fun, enjoy the challenge, not bored. Once you feel good, your confidence also improves.

I develop an aesthetic appreciation of the sport

Mental Most people enjoy watching a skilful performance and can appreciate the beauty of that performance.

I like to compete Mental I feel good if I win; it allows me to focus on something else and use up some of my energy

Give me a better shape / look good Physical or mental

Physical: Ties in with improving muscle definition and losing weightMental: Once I have a better shape, I will feel better about myself

Makes me feel less tense Mental I relieve stress through doing a different activity by taking my mind of problems

Reason Benefit Explanation (how benefit is achieved)Lose weight Physical Doing more exercise than normal, so burning off more calories to reduce weight

Relieves my stress / helps me to relax

By taking my mind off the things that are worrying me

I need a physical challenge Mental Sense of achievement gained from doing something physical

I am good at it Mental Improves peoples confidence if they are seen to be good at something

Give me better muscle definition Mental Through continued use muscles can develop strength and fat stores can be depleted.

Improves my health Physical Many possible health benefits to exercise

Gives me something to do Mental With something positive to do that you enjoy, you’re unlikely to feel bored

Makes me feel good / improves my confidence

Mental Feel good for a number of reasons: having fun, enjoy the challenge, not bored. Once you feel good, your confidence also improves.

I develop an aesthetic appreciation of the sport

Mental Most people enjoy watching a skilful performance and can appreciate the beauty of that performance.

I like to compete Mental I feel good if I win; it allows me to focus on something else and use up some of my energy

Give me a better shape / look good Physical or mental

Physical: Ties in with improving muscle definition and losing weightMental: Once I have a better shape, I will feel better about myself

Makes me feel less tense Mental I relieve stress through doing a different activity by taking my mind of problems

Meet my friends Social My friends play the same sport as I do, so I see them at training or matches

Reason Benefit Explanation (how benefit is achieved)Lose weight Physical Doing more exercise than normal, so burning off more calories to reduce weight

Relieves my stress / helps me to relax

By taking my mind off the things that are worrying me

I need a physical challenge Mental Sense of achievement gained from doing something physical

I am good at it Mental Improves peoples confidence if they are seen to be good at something

Give me better muscle definition Mental Through continued use muscles can develop strength and fat stores can be depleted.

Improves my health Physical Many possible health benefits to exercise

Gives me something to do Mental With something positive to do that you enjoy, you’re unlikely to feel bored

Makes me feel good / improves my confidence

Mental Feel good for a number of reasons: having fun, enjoy the challenge, not bored. Once you feel good, your confidence also improves.

I develop an aesthetic appreciation of the sport

Mental Most people enjoy watching a skilful performance and can appreciate the beauty of that performance.

I like to compete Mental I feel good if I win; it allows me to focus on something else and use up some of my energy

Give me a better shape / look good Physical or mental

Physical: Ties in with improving muscle definition and losing weightMental: Once I have a better shape, I will feel better about myself

Makes me feel less tense Mental I relieve stress through doing a different activity by taking my mind of problems

Meet my friends Social My friends play the same sport as I do, so I see them at training or matches

Improves my fitness Physical Regular training results in the body adapting to the new level of work we are doing

Reason Benefit Explanation (how benefit is achieved)Lose weight Physical Doing more exercise than normal, so burning off more calories to reduce weight

Relieves my stress / helps me to relax

By taking my mind off the things that are worrying me

I need a physical challenge Mental Sense of achievement gained from doing something physical

I am good at it Mental Improves peoples confidence if they are seen to be good at something

Give me better muscle definition Mental Through continued use muscles can develop strength and fat stores can be depleted.

Improves my health Physical Many possible health benefits to exercise

Gives me something to do Mental With something positive to do that you enjoy, you’re unlikely to feel bored

Makes me feel good / improves my confidence

Mental Feel good for a number of reasons: having fun, enjoy the challenge, not bored. Once you feel good, your confidence also improves.

I develop an aesthetic appreciation of the sport

Mental Most people enjoy watching a skilful performance and can appreciate the beauty of that performance.

I like to compete Mental I feel good if I win; it allows me to focus on something else and use up some of my energy

Give me a better shape / look good Physical or mental

Physical: Ties in with improving muscle definition and losing weightMental: Once I have a better shape, I will feel better about myself

Makes me feel less tense Mental I relieve stress through doing a different activity by taking my mind of problems

Meet my friends Social My friends play the same sport as I do, so I see them at training or matches

Improves my fitness Physical Regular training results in the body adapting to the new level of work we are doing

Stops me getting into trouble Social By stopping me getting bored, and giving me something definite to do

Reason Benefit Explanation (how benefit is achieved)Lose weight Physical Doing more exercise than normal, so burning off more calories to reduce weight

Relieves my stress / helps me to relax

By taking my mind off the things that are worrying me

I need a physical challenge Mental Sense of achievement gained from doing something physical

I am good at it Mental Improves peoples confidence if they are seen to be good at something

Give me better muscle definition Mental Through continued use muscles can develop strength and fat stores can be depleted.

Improves my health Physical Many possible health benefits to exercise

Gives me something to do Mental With something positive to do that you enjoy, you’re unlikely to feel bored

Makes me feel good / improves my confidence

Mental Feel good for a number of reasons: having fun, enjoy the challenge, not bored. Once you feel good, your confidence also improves.

I develop an aesthetic appreciation of the sport

Mental Most people enjoy watching a skilful performance and can appreciate the beauty of that performance.

I like to compete Mental I feel good if I win; it allows me to focus on something else and use up some of my energy

Give me a better shape / look good Physical or mental

Physical: Ties in with improving muscle definition and losing weightMental: Once I have a better shape, I will feel better about myself

Makes me feel less tense Mental I relieve stress through doing a different activity by taking my mind of problems

Meet my friends Social My friends play the same sport as I do, so I see them at training or matches

Improves my fitness Physical Regular training results in the body adapting to the new level of work we are doing

Stops me getting into trouble Social By stopping me getting bored, and giving me something definite to do

Good way of meeting boys/girls Social Members of the opposite sex play sport, and it is a good way of meeting people

Reason Benefit Explanation (how benefit is achieved)Lose weight Physical Doing more exercise than normal, so burning off more calories to reduce weight

Relieves my stress / helps me to relax

By taking my mind off the things that are worrying me

I need a physical challenge Mental Sense of achievement gained from doing something physical

I am good at it Mental Improves peoples confidence if they are seen to be good at something

Give me better muscle definition Mental Through continued use muscles can develop strength and fat stores can be depleted.

Improves my health Physical Many possible health benefits to exercise

Gives me something to do Mental With something positive to do that you enjoy, you’re unlikely to feel bored

Makes me feel good / improves my confidence

Mental Feel good for a number of reasons: having fun, enjoy the challenge, not bored. Once you feel good, your confidence also improves.

I develop an aesthetic appreciation of the sport

Mental Most people enjoy watching a skilful performance and can appreciate the beauty of that performance.

I like to compete Mental I feel good if I win; it allows me to focus on something else and use up some of my energy

Give me a better shape / look good Physical or mental

Physical: Ties in with improving muscle definition and losing weightMental: Once I have a better shape, I will feel better about myself

Makes me feel less tense Mental I relieve stress through doing a different activity by taking my mind of problems

Meet my friends Social My friends play the same sport as I do, so I see them at training or matches

Improves my fitness Physical Regular training results in the body adapting to the new level of work we are doing

Stops me getting into trouble Social By stopping me getting bored, and giving me something definite to do

Good way of meeting boys/girls Social Members of the opposite sex play sport, and it is a good way of meeting people

Helps me learn to cooperate with others

Social Through working with team mates, coaches and other members of the club, I cam learn how to cooperate with others

TASK

• Write down 5 reasons why you take part in physical activity

• Categorise them

• Explanation of how benefits are achieved