Physical Activity Behaviour Change In Health And Disease Flashcards
Which ethnic group of women in England are most likely to experience bad health as they age?
Bangladeshi and Pakistani women
Data from chart 5.04: https://ageing-better.org.uk/health-and-wellbeing-state-ageing 2023-4
What percentage of Bangladeshi women aged 65 and over are in bad health?
37%
Data from chart 5.04: https://ageing-better.org.uk/health-and-wellbeing-state-ageing 2023-4
What percentage of Pakistani women aged 65 and over are in bad health?
13%
Data from chart 5.04: https://ageing-better.org.uk/health-and-wellbeing-state-ageing 2023-4
Reasons why people may not be ready to increase physical activity
they don’t perceive it to be Important
Example sentence: Some individuals do not prioritize physical activity because they do not see its importance.
Reasons why people may not be ready to increase physical activity
they are not Confident that they can do it
Example sentence: Lack of confidence in their physical abilities can hinder individuals from increasing their activity levels.
What might prevent physical activity from bringing the desired outcomes?
Low Motivation
- Low Confidence
- Low sense of Control
- Cant see the point
/negative attitude to PA
Negative Emotional, Social, Physical Effects
- Dislike
- Pain, discomfort
- Embarrassment
- Pisapproval of others
- Conflict w other priorities
Decrease
What can happen when physical activity is increased?
Positive outcomes
Increase
What are the domains of physical activity
Domestic
Leisure time
Occupational
Transportation