Physical Activity 4 of 4 Teaching Steps 1. Discuss influences on physical activity.
Influences Discuss the factors that affect physical activity choices.
Both internal and external influences affect choices about physical activity. However, if you don't enjoy an activity, you are less likely to participate in it. Fear might inhibit some people from doing something they might want to do. Curiosity might spur some people to try something that they normally wouldn't try. For example, if your family does a lot of camping or hiking, you may enjoy that.