Week 12: Physical Activity Interventions

Question 1

Factors that predict exercise behaviour

Answer 1

-genetic factors
-psychological factors: how individual thinks about exercise
-social factors: aspects within social setting or human interaction
-program factors: based on program accessibility, convenience and cost
-physical environment factors: weather, safety, lighting and sidewalks
-socioeconomic factors: employment and income

Question 2

Intervention research

Answer 2

-research that evaluates how manipulating determinant affects exercise behaviour

Question 3

Some issues with intervention research

Answer 3

-not all interventions are equally effective

Question 4

Intervention research involving physical activity

Answer 4

-evaluation of physical activity as an outcome variable
-physical activity as the treatment variable

Question 5

Physical activity as an outcome in intervention research

Answer 5

-theory based research: interventions based on theoretically proposed relationships
-non-theory based research: interventions that are not based on theoretically proposed relationships

Question 6

Theory of planned behaviour

Answer 6

-attitudes and social norms will influence intentions
-most immediate predictor of behaviour is individuals intention to complete behaviour
-perceived control will affect both intentions and the behaviour

Question 7

Theory of planned behaviour interventions focus on

Answer 7

-changing attitudes towards physical activity
-promoting social influences
-bridging the intention-behaviour gap
-promoting perceptions of personal control or self regulation of physical activity

Question 8

Social cognitive theory

Answer 8

-self efficacy: beliefs in ones capabilitiesto organize and execute the course of action required to produce spcific outcomes
-can manipulate self efficacy by: focusing on mastery or performance accomplishments, goal setting, social support, and educational programs, or aid of physical activity counsellor

Question 9

Transtheoretical model

Answer 9

-distinct stages occur when attempting to change behaviours: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, termination

Question 10

Stage matching interventions

Answer 10

-strategies sensitive to the specific needs of the individual within different stages of change according to the transtheoretical model

Question 11

Self determination theory

Answer 11

-engage in successful self-regulation when intrinsically motivated to participate based on personal interests and values

Question 12

Motivational interviewing

Answer 12

-a focused method of communication used to help facilitate behaviour change by helping people consider their own reasons for wanting to engage in a new behaviour

Question 13

Interventions based on dog walking

Answer 13

-dog walking was found to be associated with achieving recommended guidelines

Question 14

Technology interventions

Answer 14

-website technology
-social media
-exergaming
-mass media campaigns

Question 15

Environmental approaches

Answer 15

-built environments: any element in a community that is designed or constructed by people (bike lanes etc)