Physical Activity Prescription and Promotion

Question 1

Name the 4 types of approaches

Answer 1

> Informational
Behavioural
Social
Environmental and policy

Question 2

How does the informational approach go about promotion of physical activity

Answer 2

Give people information to help motivate themselves to be active and to change their behaviour over the short and long term

Question 3

What does the informational approach aim to accomplish?

Answer 3

> Provide information about the benefits of physical activity
Arouse fear or concern over the risks of inactivity
Increase awareness of opportunities to be active
Explain techniques to overcome barriers to activity
Provide strategies to overcome negative attitudes to activity

Question 4

Name the 3 types of interventions the informational approach can employ

Answer 4

1. Mass media campaigns
2. Community wide campaigns
3. Point-of-decision prompts

Question 5

What does the behavioural approach aim to do

Answer 5

Aim to help people increase physical activity by teaching people behavioural skills that will help them initiate and maintain an activity program.

Question 6

What skills are involved in the behavioural approach

Answer 6

> Recognizing cues and opportunities for physical activity
Developing strategies to maintain activity
Learn to recognize and manage situations that can sabotage activity plans
Develop plans to prevent relapse to a sedentary lifestyle

Question 7

Name one approach that the behavioural approach offers

Answer 7

Counseling approach:
> Its tailored
> Clients taught several skills
> Techniques can influence behaviour (i.e. self-motivation)

Question 8

What does the social approach aim to do?

Answer 8

Aim to structure people’s social environments to support physical activity behaviours

Question 9

Name some of the Social Approaches to physical promotion

Answer 9

Face to face approaches:
> Exercise groups
> Buddy systems
> Group support systems

Mediated approaches:
> Telephone and email support
> Social networking

Question 10

What is the environmental and policy approach designed to do?

Answer 10

Designed to give environmental opportunities, support, and cues to help people become active
Interventions are directed at policy, built environments, social/cultural factors
Involve multiple sectors such as the workplace

Question 11

What is the general UK guidelines for adult physical activity

Answer 11

150 mins/wk (moderate) OR 75 mins/wk (vigorous) + 2 days muscle strength; minimize sitting for extended periods

Question 12

Give some examples of environmental and policy approaches

Answer 12

> Creation of safe, well-lit walking paths
Creation of worksite and school fitness facilities
Physical education curricula
Financial incentives for organizations to provide access to exercise opportunities

Question 13

Outline the policies of the Toronto Charter

Answer 13

Implement a national policy and action plan

Introduce policies that support physical activity

Reorient services and funding to prioritize physical activity

Develop partnerships for action