Factors that Influence Well-Being

•Personal

•Interpersonal

•Societal

Personal

InterpersonalSocietal

Personal

InterpersonalSocietal

Personal attitudes, values, beliefsand behaviours – influencing factors that come from ‘within’ the person.

Personal

InterpersonalSocietal

Personal attitudes, values, beliefsand behaviours – influencing factors that come from ‘within’ the person.

Influence of friends and families throughtheir attitudes, values & behaviours

-Influencing factors that come from otherpeople known to the person

Personal

InterpersonalSocietal

Societal norms, culturalvalues, global or internationaltrends, media, economic and

political influences – influencing factors that come from the wider

community and whole-societypractices

Personal attitudes, values, beliefsand behaviours – influencing factors that come from ‘within’ the person.

Influence of friends and families throughtheir attitudes, values & behaviours

-Influencing factors that come from otherpeople known to the person

Personal

InterpersonalSocietal

Societal norms, culturalvalues, global or internationaltrends, media, economic and

political influences – influencing factors that come from the wider

community and whole-societypractices

Personal attitudes, values, beliefsand behaviours – influencing factors that come from ‘within’ the person.

Influence of friends and families throughtheir attitudes, values & behaviours

-Influencing factors that come from otherpeople known to the person

Example:

Example: Example:

Personal

InterpersonalSocietal

Example: Personal attitudes towardswhat is considered cool to wear during

physical activity – may be heavily influencedby what is advertised through the media,

which promotes particular imagesof ways to look & behave when

participating in physical activity.

Example: A person places a high valueon wearing a particular brand of sports

clothing – because they believe theyhave the ‘right’ look when they are

participating in the physical activity.“skins”

Example: A team member is complimentedby their team on the effort they put induring a practice session – they are

therefore encouraged to keep ondoing their best.

• Complete activity: – Influences on Physical Activity

Personal Previous experience in a an activity

a.

Interpersonal Friends can either motivate or discourage a person to participate in physical activity

b.

Societal Media coverage – such as super-slow-motion replays

c.

Complete the following table to explain how personal, interpersonal & societal influences can impact positively & negatively on a person’s participation in physical activity.

Positive Impact How this impacts on a person’s participation

Personal Previous experience in an activity

• A person’s previous experiences in an activity have been mostly positive & they have experienced a large amount of success through improving their personal performances.

• A person believes that physical activity will be good for their health & will assist them in maintaining a healthy body weight.

Interpersonal Friends can either motivate or discourage a person to participate in physical activity

• Parents who regularly come to watch a person participating in an activity provide encouragement through commenting on positive aspects of a person’s game.

• A person is asked to play in a team by family members & decides to use this as an opportunity to imitate an older sibling who is gaining some recognition from their parents through their participation.

Societal Media coverage – such as super-slow-motion replays

• Government funding has paid for additional support in the activity, which has allowed a person to gain additional coaching & improve their skill level, making them feel more capable in competitive situations.

• A person is encouraged to participate in an activity because they see other students at their school gaining status on a regular basis through recognition at the school assembly.

Positive Impact How this impacts on a person’s participation

Personal A parent or coach may be excessively demanding of a person

a.

Interpersonal Others involved may begin to harass or ridicule a person.

b.

Societal Excessively thin or muscular body shapes are portrayed by the media.

c.

Complete the following table to explain how personal, interpersonal & societal influences can impact positively & negatively on a person’s participation in physical activity.

Negative Impact How this impacts on a person’s participation

Personal A parent or coach may be excessively demanding of a person

• Person believes that to be successful they must win matches. When they lose, they feel bad & are negative about their ability & future involvement.

• A person doesn’t ‘feel good enough’ to join others & participate in physical activity, because of their perceived lack of skill or body shape compared to others.

Interpersonal Others involved may begin to harass or ridicule a person.

• Team-mates that make negative comments or ridicule a person’s performance – can be reinforced by picking that person last in a game where players pick their own teams.

• A person experiences exclusion through not being asked to join in practice activities & drills by team-mates & feels rejected through not being as skilful as they are.

Societal Excessively thin or muscular body shapes are portrayed by the media.

• Media images do not show people of a similar size, gender or culture performing well in the person’s activity, causing them to feel they are not capable of performing their activity to a high level.

• A person that watches violence & foul play in an activity broadcast on television decides not to become involved because they don’t want to be subjected to the same behaviour.

Negative Impact How this impacts on a person’s participation

Societal InfluencesSocietal Influences

MediaMedia– Advertising – clothing, sports equipmentAdvertising – clothing, sports equipment– SponsorsSponsors– Body TypesBody Types– Violence / aggression in sportViolence / aggression in sport– Male Sports / Female Sports / UnisexMale Sports / Female Sports / Unisex– Aggressive & powerful / Graceful & balancedAggressive & powerful / Graceful & balanced

Societal Influences

• Cultural factors

• Male / female – Are the choices the same?

• What pressures do people face to conform?

• Does the way we look influence or limit choices?

• How?

Personal Influences

• What are some of the NEGATIVE lifestyle choices we face in an average week? (such as being physically inactive)

• Will these affect us now or are the effects not noticeable until we are much older?

• How does this affect our choices?

Lifestyle choices that influence well-being

Participating in physical activity

Having future ambitions

Managing mental health

Maintaining a healthy body weight

Seeking specialist help when needed

Having healthy relationships

Having personal hygiene

Avoiding or reducing exposure to harmful behaviours

Having a balanced diet

Factors that influence well-being

Participating in physical activity

(e.g. regular amounts of moderate-intensity physical activity are performed each day)

Having future ambitions

(positive feelings (hopes) a person has for their future, & the ability to take action & follow a personal passion or life goal

Managing mental health

(the ability to think positively & having the opportunity to build resilience – to cope with life’s changes, stresses, challenges & difficulties)

Maintaining a healthy body weight

(e.g. having a balanced diet & participating in regular exercise)

Seeking specialist help when needed

(treating illness & other health conditions early to reduce complications or chronic problems later on)

Having healthy relationships

(having close friends & family networks who provide support & a sense of belonging)

Having personal hygiene

(maintaining a clean body & having a well-groomed appearance)

Avoiding or reducing exposure to harmful behaviours

(e.g. no consumption of cigarettes & illegal drugs; moderate alcohol consumption)

Having a balanced diet

(e.g. eating large amounts of vegetables, fruit & cereals; low fat & sugar intake)

Factors that influence well-being

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Activity: Factors that influence well-being

• Join a social sports team.• Consult a doctor to get medical support (e.g. for an injury).• Maintain a routine of regular washing and grooming.• Write a letter/e-mail to a distant friend or relative every week.• Ask friends and family for support.• Replace foods high in sugar or fat with fruit and vegetables.• Respond critically to advertising aimed at your group.• Drink water instead of soft drinks.• Ask a friend to join you in a regular exercise programme.• Try a number of different activities to find areas of interest.

Your group / pair will be given one of the following lifestyle choices.Explain how this could influence a person’s well-being.Your explanation should include reference to at least two dimensions of well-being.

Report back to class.

Lifestyle choices that influence well-being

• Picture of teenagers in sporting activities

Lifestyle Choices

Balanced diet?

Regular

Exercise?

Alcohol consumption

Lifestyle Choices

They make us dance awesome

• Insert picture of friends enjoying each other – having fun

• Personal hygiene picture

• Seeking specialist help

Previous experience and knowledge

EquipmentMore likely to be better prepared because they know what equipment is ideally needed for the activity

Skills: Usually had some advice or coaching on how to perform the mainskills needed to participate in the activity.

Rules & TacticsKnows the basic rules & patterns of play needed to participate in the activity successfully