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- 2. Use the handouts available from Australian Government web site to complete the NPAG Worksheet National Physical Activity Guidelines (NPAGs)
- 3. Factors Influencing participation in PA Ethnicity Parents School/Workplace Peers Media Physical Environment Parents School/Workplace Peers Media Physical Environment
- 4. Continued participation in PA Fun Improvement in fitness and health Social reasons Achievement and skill improvement Increased self-esteem & confidence Activities are exciting & arousing “eustress”
- 5. Barriers to participation in PA Lack of time Lack of fun or enjoyment Lack of self-motivation Lack of confidence Injury Lack of self-management skills Lack of encouragement Poor coaching Unsafe of unsuitable environment
- 6. Becoming More Active Time management and routines Choose an activity you enjoy Vary the activity or program Exercise with others Listen to your body Gradually increase length & intensity Select something that suits your level of skill or availability to equipment/facilities
- 7. Subjective Assessments of PA Subjects own perceptions of PA Self methods Diaries Logs Recall surveys Most common, inexpensive & easy to administer in large population groups Information may be forgotten or changed to make it sound “better”
- 8. Objective Methods of PA Rely on solid data & observations Used to measure individuals Direct measuring Pedometers HR telemeters (monitors) Accelerometers Electronic motion sensor (HR & motion) Observation
- 9. Socio-ecological Model (SEM)A model used to understand the influences on a person’s activity patterns
- 10. Individual Domain Personal beliefs Attitudes Self efficacy Knowledge Preferences May include factors which affect the above including SES, job status and educational level
- 11. Social Environment DomainInfluences of people close to us including family, friends, peers & organisations May also include school, workplace & community organisations These influences may encourage & support active behaviour through acceptable social behaviour or the provision of facilities
- 12. Physical Environment Domain Natural and built environments Include pollution, water quality, roads, parks, public transport, housing , shopping centres, commercial business & factories Can have a positive or negative affect depending on design or location
- 13. Policy Domain Authoritative decisions, regulations & laws made by local, state or federal governing bodies Environment change is often caused by policy change Include funding, grants and taxes
- 14. Organisations in Charge of PoliciesWorld Health Organisation(WHO) Leadership on global health issues, research, norms and trends Inform federal and state policies and strategies Federal Department of Health & Ageing Affordable access to medical, pharmaceutical and hospital services
- 15. State Government Agencies Go For Your Life VicHealth Department of Education Heart Foundation Diabetes Australia Australian General Practice Network Cancer Council Australia Organisations in Charge of Policies
- 16. How the SEM is used The model is used to understand the factors and behaviours that influence PA. It is used to critique existing PA intervention programs and create new ones. The model is designed to be flexible to use for a variety of settings/population groups.