promoting physical activity adoption and adherence Flashcards
what did Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute investigate?
- barriers to physical activity when its conducted
- 1955 PA monitor
how many people were involved? what was the question asked?
- 2500 Canadians
- asked how important are each of the following in keeping you from maintaining your PA?
what were the major barriers found?
- lack of time
- lack of energy
- lack of motivation
what were the moderate barriers found?
- cost
- injury
- lack of facilities
- feeling uncomfortable
what were the minor barriers found?
- lack of childcare
- lack of support
- lack of transportation
what groups did the top 10 barriers differ between?
- differed between age groups e.g. 18-44 included cost whereas 45+ included illness/ injury
what were the barriers in the clinical population of rheumatoid arthritis?
- lack of time and cost of exercise
what were the barriers given by people with Rheumatoid Arthritis?
- pain, fatigue, mobility, stiffness and lack of RA exercise programme
what are the benefits of physical activity on people with Rheumatoid Arthritis ?
- symptom management, pain relief, joint function, independence
what can facilitate those with Rheumatoid Arthritis to exercise?
- support
- exercise instructors
- health care provider
-family
what do psychological models and theories help us to understand?
- helps us understand the process of exercise adoption and adherence
describe the transtheoretical model
pre- contemplation> not thinking about PA
contemplation> considering PA (up to 2 years)
preparation> irregular PA begins
action> people do regular PA (risk of relapse)
maintenance> maintained activity level
termination> PA is part of their being
what is the toughest stage of the transtheoretical model? what should you do to help?
- maintenance is hard as can be unsure about the benefits
- address barriers by highlighting the importance of exercise
what should you identify when implementing interventions?
- different types of people within a group
- no intent to change, couch potatoes, defensive and uninformed and serious intent to exercise (time?)
why would self efficacy theory be related to interventions?
- promotes independence
- teaches individuals to be accountable for own behaviour
why would self determination theory be related to interventions?
- desire of wanting to be physically active
what did Fallon, Hausenblas & Nigg (2005) study?
- examined whether self- efficacy to overcome barriers could distinguish between the action, maintenance and termination stages
how many people were involved in Fallon et al (2005) study and what was the method?
- 330 men and 380 women
- completed the barrier- efficacy scale and state of change questionnaire
what is the barriers- efficacy scale?
- contains 12 items; perceived ability to exercise 5 x week in face of barriers
e.g., bad weather, lack of interest, exercising alone