Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to distinguish between contextual factors that influence health, safety, wellbeing, and participation in physical activity that are controllable and uncontrollable.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Notebook, pen, computer with internet access

Prep: None

Activities

• Research and write down 5 examples of controllable factors that influence physical activity.

• Create a poster showing the difference between controllable and uncontrollable factors affecting health and wellbeing.

• Interview a family member or friend about how they maintain their health and wellbeing. Discuss what factors they can control and what factors they cannot control.

Talking Points

• "Contextual factors are things around us that can affect our health and wellbeing."

• "Controllable factors are things we have some power to change or influence, like our diet or exercise habits."

• "Uncontrollable factors are things we have little to no control over, like genetics or the weather."

• "It's important to focus on what we can control to improve our health and wellbeing."

• "By understanding the difference between controllable and uncontrollable factors, we can make better choices for our physical activity and overall health."