Having a Successful Physical Activity Event
TALKING POINTS
When talking to tweens at
physical activity events, it is
important to focus on what is fun
and cool. Some types of things
that staff might say to kids to help
motivate them to be active are:
- Hey! You don't have to be on
a sports team to have fun
playing. You can play every
day. Get moving riding your
bike or playing B-ball. Do
whatever your favorite
activities are.
- Dude! Dog! (or whatever
kids currently like to call each
other) It's not about the skill.
It's about the fun. Just go out
and do it. You've seen the
commercials. Do it your way –
everyday.
- Next time you're on-line,
check out some of the web
sites that have the latest on
who is doing what in sports
and stuff. It might give you
some ideas on what else you
can try. Try VERBnow.com
and see what cool stuff is
there.
- Show me what you got.
Playing hard and having the
most fun is the only way to win
anything in my zone.
Adults require a different
approach. They want to know
the facts about how they can
help their children grow strong,
be healthy, and lead productive
lives. For them, the points must
be straight forward.
- This program was developed
based on VERB. VERB is
about getting kids to want to
be active. It encourages kids
to pick their verb(s). The
successful five year campaign
began in 2001 and comes to a
close in 2006.
- VERB offers ideas and
recommendations on getting
physically active in the
community, such as at local
YMCAs, National Recreation &
Park Association affiliates and
more! These programs
provide great opportunities
for kids to make friends, be
active, play sports, and
acquire skills.
- What we are doing today is
trying to encourage, but not
push, the kids to be active and
to do it every day. We are
hoping that we can get the
parents' support in that as
well.
- We have literature available
that provides ideas on how
parents can encourage
physical activity at home. For
example, you can choose
physical activity oriented gifts
for your child and/or his or her
friends. Or choose a physical
activity outing as a reward for
great accomplishment or
exceptional behavior instead
of going out to eat.
Page last reviewed: August 1, 2007
Page last modified: August 1, 2007
Content source: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention
and Health Promotion, Division of Adolescent and School Health |
