EXAM1/CH2- Promoting a Physically Active Lifestyle Flashcards
promotion
use of behaviorall strategies in assessing + counseling individuals about their physical activity behavior change
behavioral strategies are intended to be used in the context of what environments
supportive social + physical environments
human behavior such as physical activity is shaped by ____
its surroundings
regarding human behavior being influenced by surroundings, what things must you understand
-understand the environment in which a client lives (social, occupational, spiritual, etc.)
-understand the physical + social contexts in which a client lives
-address environmental barriers + provide insights into how to overcome these barriers
2 commonly identified determinants of physical activity participation
-self-efficacy
-social support
self-efficacy
-person’s CONFIDENCE to exercise under a number of circumstances
-positively associated with greater participation in physical activity
high vs low self-efficacy
-high self-efficacy = greater likelihood to participate in physical activity
-low self-efficacy = less likely to participate
social support
consistently shown to be positively associated with greater levels of physical activity participation
physical environment can also present ____
barriers
barriers presented by physical environment for regular physical activity
-lack of bicycle trails + walking paths away from vehicular traffice
-inclement weather
-unsafe neighborhood
theories + models of physical activity promotion- OLD APPROACH
information sharing
OLD APPROACH (information sharing)
get individuals to be physically active by sharing information wiht them
-they would go to doctor appt + the physician would suggest they be more physically active + give them a handout
-very minimal education + clinician-client interaction
-impetus would lie on the patient themselves to do what they were being told
-not effective, very poor compliance + retention
theories + models of physical activity promotion- NEW APPROACH
cognitive-behavioral techniques
NEW APPROACH (cognitive-behavior techniques)
theories + models to promote the initiation of + adherence to physical activity
-based on trying to make physical activity more of a lifestyle + take into consideration aspects that are obstacles to participating in activity
-more comprehensive approach
another NEW approach
lifestyle-based physical activity promotion
lifestyle-based physical activity promotion
-less focus on PLANNED physical activity (aka exercise for x amount a day)
-more focus on physical activity as part of the person’s daily routine (ex: taking stairs instead of elevator, parking further away from the store/work)
why is a lifestyle-based focus relevant?
lack of time is a common barrier to regular physical activity
-promote lifestyle changes whereby physical activity can be enjoyed throughout the day as part of one’s lifestyle
health belief model
personal beliefs of perceptions influence health behavior
aspects of health belief model (4)
-perceived seriousness
-perceived susceptibility
-perceived benefits of change
-perceived barriers to change
which aspect of the health belief model is most predictive of behavior change
perceived barriers to change