Partnership development and advocacy Flashcards
What are the five steps of success in PA advocacy?
- Examine the scientific evidence about PA
- Communicate key findings with policy makers
- Offer credible, evidence based strategies to increase PA
- Mobilize a strategy for advocacy
- Continue communications and create a demand for change
Why can partnerships be important when working on public health?
It can help see things differently and reach more people.
What is important to consider when starting a partnership?
With who
Who will lead
What it should focus on
Similar goals
Is the partnership working
What was the operation fitkids?
When gyms were buying new equipment, they were encouraged to donate the old ones to be refurbished and given to schools. Then, university students were recruited to offer quality group exercises with kids. This in all is a great way of giving more opportunities for kids to be active.
Can 2-3 supervised workout be enough for everyone when starting a program? why?
No, some people did not have the appropriate education to know how to effectively be active.
What can help in relaps prevention?
- Identify risks for stopping the program (what happened in the past)
- Plan to cope with those risks
- Place consequences of missing a PA session in proper perspective
Why is it good to work with the media when developing a program or advocating for PA?
They give you visibility and people can participate if they are interested.
