Chapter 2 - Changing PA behaviour

Question 1

Mediators?

Answer 1

A mechanism through which the intervention (strategy) is believed to influence physical activity behaviour

Question 2

Individual strategy? definition and examples

Answer 2

a reactive measure to address poor PA behaviour

• print media
• web media
• counselling

Question 3

what does print media/web media involve on the individual level?

Answer 3

• handouts or brochures, might collect if individuals want to learn about opportunities in fitness
• tailored to common needs of the individual

Question 4

what are the 8 stages of counselling?

Answer 4

1. assessing motivation readiness
2. matching processes of change with motivation readiness
3. identify opportunities to be active
   4 contracting
4. enlisting social support
5. reminder systems
6. gradual programming
7. tailoring

Question 5

Population strategy? Definition and examples

Answer 5

Aimed at everyone, can target one of these subgroups

• community, workplace, schools
• includes mass media, environmental changes, policy

Question 6

what is the aim of mass media in a population scale?

Answer 6

• reach large groups of people at lower costs

- raise awareness and increase people’s motivation to be physically active

Question 7

Environment strategy? Definition examples

Answer 7

introduce new facilities, remove barriers to participation
Natural - indoor facilities to combat extreme weather barriers
Structural - gyms, park lands, tracks

Question 8

Policy strategy? Definition and examples

Answer 8

laws, regulations, formal and informal rules

e.g. designated play spaces for different year levels

Question 9

define self efficacy

Answer 9

the amount of belief a person holds in their ability to be physically active

Question 10

6 perceived barriers to PA and how to overcome them

Answer 10

1. lack of time: identify time slots for PA
2. lack of fun: enlist social support
3. lack of self-motivation: reward systems
4. low self-efficacy: social support
5. injury: choose low risk activities
6. barriers in the physical environment: select activities that need little equipment