EXERCISE ADHEARANCE AND BEHAVIOUR

Question 1

Are men or women statistically more inactive?

Answer 1

• in Canada, more women (59%) than men (52%) are inactive

Question 2

What factors increase inactivity?

Answer 2

• age
• increased education
• increased income level

Question 3

In Sask, what percentage of youth are not active enough for optimal growth and development?

Answer 3

• 67%

Question 4

What are some reason for not exercising?

Answer 4

• lack of time
• lack of energy
• lack of motivation
• roads are too busy
• tight deadlines

Question 5

What is the health belief model?

Answer 5

• the likelihood of exercising depends on the person’s perception of the severity of health risks and appraisal of the costs and benefits of taking action

Question 6

What is the trans theoretical model?

Answer 6

• five stages of progression for change
  1. pre-contemplation
  2. contemplation
  3. preparation
  4. action
  5. maintenance

Question 7

What are some environmental factors that affect exercise adherence?

Answer 7

• social environment
• physical environment
• physical activity characteristics

Question 8

What are some strategies for enhancing exercise adherence?

Answer 8

• technology (YouTube, health apps)

- social marketing and mass media

Question 9

What are some environmental approaches to facilitate exercise adherence?

Answer 9

• prompts
• contracting
• perceived choice
• rewards
• feedback
• self-monitoring