Pedometers Flashcards
1
Q
What is a pedometer?
A
A pedometer is a step counter that counts each step a person tkes by detecting the motion of their hands/hips.
2
Q
Why use pedometers?
A
They are specially designed to promote walking.
They are Inexpensive
Can be used to motivate people to increase their PA by:
- Raising awareness of activity and inactivity.
- Setting goals to increase daily steps.
3
Q
Pedometers to increase daily steps
A
Goal setting
- set series of small step goals to reach long term goals.
Action plan
- Develop a plan to achieve goals.
Self monitoring
- Record daily steps in a diary to measure progress towards goals
- Can reflect on progress
4
Q
What are some simple strategies to achieve extra steps?
A
- Take stairs instead of lift
- Brisk 10 min walk = 1000 steps.
- Park in furthest spot from the shops.
- walk to and from school, work, shops.
- Take the dog for a walk everyday.
5
Q
What is you baseline step count?
A
Average number of steps taken across 3 days
