AIS shopCareersSign In or register

Engagement & enjoyment

Positive emotions and experiences derived from movement and physical activity.

Engagement & enjoyment

What it could look like:

  • Focused and engaged in activity
  • Happiness, fulfilment, contentment
  • Feeling excited about an upcoming activity or event

Pre-foundational - Stage 0

I have the potential to learn through movement and physical activity.  At this stage I have not yet developed relevant attitudes and emotions associated with myself, and movement and physical activity.

Foundation & Exploration - Stage 1

Establishes and explores positive emotions in response to movement and physical activity.

  • Expressing excitement and enjoyment when playing games and being active
  • Engaging and resisting distractions when involved in movement and physical activity

Acquisition & Accumulation - Stage 2

Proactively engages in movement and physical activity for enjoyment.

  • Participating in group games because of the social nature and interaction with friends
  • Feeling excited at the prospect of physical activity

Consolidation & Mastery - Stage 3

Identifies and draws on factors that consistently generate positive emotions from participating in movement and physical activity.

  • Staying engaged and enjoying movement and physical activity even when it is challenging
  • Being totally immersed in an activity

Transfer & Empowerment - Stage 4

I am empowered by movement and physical activity.  I continually transfer my skills, knowledge and feelings to different movement and physical activity contexts.  I use combinations of elements from all four domains, and apply my learnings through movement and physical activity to other aspects of my life.

  • Persevering with a fitness class even though there are many reasons you could find not to (e.g. work/study deadlines). You know that you will be engaged in the activity when you get there, and that you will recognise the benefits to your fitness and your mental health after the class. You sign up for some of the popular but more intense lunchtime sessions as you feel these will motivate you to maintain your goals. You also think that you could encourage some colleagues and friends to join, as you think they would feel welcome at the class.

Back to top