Physical Activity Behavior and Motivation

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Physical ActivityBehavior and Motivation
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Motivation

• Process
• Product

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Motivation

• Extrinsic
• Intrinsic

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PCPFS Active Lifestyle Awards

• PALA
• Model School

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Motivation

• Extrinsic
• Intrinsic

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Characteristics of Intrinsically Motivating
Activities

• Challenge
• Curiosity
• Control
• Creativity

The 4 Cs ---
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Factors Influencing Participation

• Biological
• Psychological
• Social
• Environmental

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Motivating Students

• Reward the process
• Set goals
• Use visual aids
• Emphasize self-assessment
• Do not grade fitness results
• Involve caretakers

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Goal Setting

• WHAT?

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Goal Setting

• WHY?

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Goal Setting

• WHEN?

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Goal Setting Guidelines

• Involve students
• Start small
• Relative to past behavior
• Specific and measurable
• Challenging and realistic

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10 Strategies for Goal Setting with Students

• Write goals
• Provide strategies
• Give feedback on progress
• Create goal stations
• Periodic evaluation

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Getting Students Involved Is The Key

• Share your motivation and goal setting ideas