Locus of Control and Our Wellness
50-55 Minutes
Focus Throw
Guided Discussion
Writing Exercise
Send a Postcard(optional, add 5 minutes)
Closing Thoughts and Evaluations
Participants will be able to:
Read and discuss information about Locus of Control
Draw conclusions about a protagonist and demonstrate empathy through reflection and discussion
Determine healthy action steps for exercising a personal internal locus of control
Engage in a Free Write exercise
"Locus of Control and Our Wellness" asks Participants to reflect upon the psychological construct of Locus of Control and autonomy. Students will read and reflect on the definitions of Internal and External Locus of Control and the roles they may play in our lives. Using that knowledge as context, they will watch a short film that illustrates an athlete's experiences of autonomy after he begins to lose his eyesight, impacting his ability to participate in sports in the same way as before. The class ends with an opportunity for Participants to reflect on the experiences of the main character in the film, and engage with a Free Write exercise to consider how they are impacted by locus of control.
topics covered
Mental Wellness
aom nutrients
Empathy, Honest Self Reflection
casel sel
Self-awareness, Self-management
wellness wheel
Emotional, Creative, Physical
identities
Adult, Athlete, White, Man / male, Invisible Disability
film style
Documentary
