Unit 3 (AOS1 outcome 1) Monitoring and Promoting PA- Chapter 3

Question 0

Role of government and non government organisations in promoting adherence to the national physical activity guidelines:
VicHealth:

Answer 0

• Victorian health promotion foundation is a statutory authority that fosters change in social/ cultural/ physical environments that influence health of all Victorians
• they have governance in areas of health, sports, the arts, communication
• information distributed via print media
• provide support for physical activity, mental health/well being, tobacco control, healthy eating, alcohol misuse, sport participation/active recreation financially

Question 1

Role of government and non government organisations in promoting adherence to the national physical activity guidelines:
National Heart Foundation

Answer 1

• promote heart health by implementing policies/ program’s to improve cardiovascular health for Australians
• jump rope for heart in primary schools raises funds from health research
• promotes a healthy lifestyle via mass media
• reduce suffering of heart, stroke, blood vessel disease that cause death.

Question 2

Individual and population physical activity initiatives/ strategies
Walking school bus program:

Answer 2

• implemented effectively in Victoria
• group of children walk to school under the supervision of adult volunteers
• encouraged primary school kids to walk to school replacing short regular car trips

Question 3

Individual and population physical activity initiatives/ strategies
10000 steps program:

Answer 3

• individual/community level in Australia (most successful research intervention)
• 2 year trial funded in 2001
• the challenge was promoted by displays in shopping centres, mass media (radio, newspapers, tv commercials)
• participants enter daily steps into a step log
• incentives (prizes)
• come and try events
• certificate for all participants
• team format (social support)

Question 4

Individual and population physical activity initiatives/ strategies
Find 30 everyday:

Answer 4

• ways to accumulate 30 minute of PA during a working day
• walk with colleagues during lunch break
• take public transport over a car
• get off one stop early
• team support with work colleagues
• use stairs

Question 5

Individual and population physical activity initiatives/ strategies
Travel smart:

Answer 5

• encourages people to reduce dependency on cars
• cycling, walking and public transport better alternative as thy are sustainable
• car pooling
• pedometer encourages people to be active
• their goal: reduce congestion, enhanced quality of life, reduced greenhouse emissions, better air quality, improved health/ fitness and safer communities