Chapter 12

Question 1

what are the socio-ecological model components?

Answer 1

-individual
-social environment
-physical environment
-policy

Question 2

what is an example of the individual component in the socio-ecological model?

Answer 2

an individual’s various traits and identities, this includes, personality traits.

Question 3

what is an example of the social environment component in the socio-ecological model?

Answer 3

having someone such as a peer, family member or work colleague to be physically active with can impact on physical activity behaviour.

Question 4

what is an example of the physical environment component in the socio-ecological model?

Answer 4

physical environments such as sports fields, bike paths, swimming pools and gymnasiums.

Question 5

what is an example of the policy component in the socio-ecological model?

Answer 5

local laws and regulations around sport in the area.

Question 6

what is a ‘settings based approach’?

Answer 6

includes, school, work and environment.