Lecture 15: Becoming Active Flashcards
Why are so many people not sufficiently active?
We have a problem with getting people started and keeping people going
What percent of NZ’ers are not sufficiently active?
47%
What percent of people drop out of exercise within 6 months?
50%
What is a common approach to promote PA at population level?
Educational approaches e.g. pamphlets, posters exercise prescriptions/plans
What are good ways to promote PA?
- Think of fun ways to get involved
- Make it personalised
- Family involvement
- Remember one person being physically active makes others physically active
Why does education not lead to behaviour change?
Either people are not convinced its important enough or its more complicated than simply telling people why and expecting them to do it
In order for people to start and continue exercising we need to…
understand why people want to be physically active we can then understand how to help them
What are characteristics associated with being inactive?
- Low SES status
- High job stress
- Poor health
- Low confidence
- Lower education level
What is the social-ecological framework?
a theoretical approach used to understand how different levels of influence impact individual behavior and well-being within the context of their environment
What are the 4 rings of the social-egological framework? (from middle to outer)
- Individual (psychology)
- Social
- Physical environments
- Policy
Why are individuals in the centre of the social-ecological framework?
It is ultimately up to the individual if they want to be active
- All the circles around the individual show they are all having an influence on the individual
What are motives to exercise?
- Social
- Appearance
- Health
- Sport
What are barriers to exercise?
- Motivation lacking
- No time
- No knowledge
- Lack of social support
