Perceived Enjoyment Moderates the Efficacy of an Individually Tailored Physical Activity Intervention

2006 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 300-309 ◽  
Author(s):  
David M. Williams ◽  
George D. Papandonatos ◽  
Melissa A. Napolitano ◽  
Beth A. Lewis ◽  
Jessica A. Whiteley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Physical Activity Interventions ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Contact Control ◽  
Active Adults ◽  
Physical Activity Recall ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion Program

Given the decreased rate of morbidity and mortality associated with physical activity, understanding the factors that enhance the efficacy of physical activity interventions is a priority. The present study examined the moderating effect of baseline enjoyment of physical activity on the efficacy of a physical activity intervention. Participants were 238 healthy low-active adults enrolled in Project STRIDE, a randomized, controlled, clinical trial comparing individually tailored print and telephone interventions to a contact control. Results indicated a significant interaction between intervention assignment (telephone or print intervention vs. contact control) and baseline enjoyment on physical activity at 6 months, as measured by the 7-Day Physical Activity Recall (z = 2.44, p < .05). These results indicate that our motivationally tailored physical activity promotion program may be more effective among individuals reporting greater enjoyment of physical activity at baseline, and suggest that attention be paid to designing programs that can be effective for participants who report lower levels of physical activity enjoyment.

“Replanning” a Statewide Walking Program Through the Iterative Use of the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance Framework

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Laura E. Balis ◽  
Samantha M. Harden
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Implementation Quality ◽  
Walking Program ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Core Components ◽  
Iterative Evaluation

Background: Interventions undergo adaptations when moving from efficacy to effectiveness trials. What happens beyond these initial steps—that is, when the “research” is over—is often unknown. The degree to which implementation quality remains high and impacts remain robust is underreported as these data are often less valued by community entities. Comprehensive and iterative evaluation is recommended to ensure robust outcomes over time. Methods: The reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance framework was used within an assess, plan, do, evaluate, report process to determine the degree to which a statewide physical activity promotion program aligned with evidence-based core components, assess who was reached and impacts on physical activity behaviors, and make decisions for future iterations. Results: Walk Across Arkansas was adopted by a majority of delivery agents and was effective at increasing physical activity levels postprogram, but those effects were not maintained after 6 months. Future decisions included recruitment strategies to reach a more diverse population and a blueprint document to reduce program drift. Conclusions: This article details the process of “replanning” a community-based physical activity intervention to understand public health impact and make decisions for future iterations. Pragmatic reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance questions were useful throughout the assess, plan, do, evaluate, report process.

scholarly journals The Effect ofa Web-based Physical Activity Promotion Program on Sedentary Behavior

2018 ◽  
Vol 50 (5S) ◽  
pp. 583
Author(s):  
Gregory S. Kolt ◽  
Tanya Wood ◽  
Mitch J. Duncan ◽  
Cristina M. Caperchione ◽  
Anthony J. Maeder ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Promotion Program ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion Program

scholarly journals Physical activity modification in youth with congenital heart disease: a comprehensive narrative review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arend W. van Deutekom ◽  
Adam J. Lewandowski
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Congenital Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Congenital Heart ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Large Range ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Activity Promotion

Abstract Congenital heart disease (CHD) affects nearly 1% of births. As survival rates have dramatically improved, the majority of individuals with CHD now live into adulthood. As these patients age, they become prone to a large range of complications, such as chronic heart failure and acquired cardiovascular disease. Promotion of a healthy and active lifestyle from childhood onwards has been suggested as a sustainable and effective strategy to enhance cardiovascular health, improve quality of life and reduce immediate and long-term risk in people with CHD. Well-established physical activity consensus statements for youth with CHD have now been published. In this article, we review how increasing physical activity in youth with CHD may offer immediate and long-term cardiovascular benefits, what is known about physical activity in children with CHD, describe the unique factors that contribute to achieving sufficient and insufficient physical activity levels and summarize the evidence of trials on physical activity promotion in youth with CHD. Furthermore, we discuss some of the challenges that need to be addressed by further research regarding the optimal strategy, timing and format of physical activity intervention programmes in children and adolescents with CHD. Impact Congenital heart disease (CHD) affects nearly 1% of births, with the majority of individuals with CHD now living into adulthood due to improved survival. As CHD patients age, they become prone to a large range of cardiovascular complications. This article discusses how and why increasing physical activity in youth with CHD may offer immediate and long-term cardiovascular benefits, the barriers to achieving sufficient physical activity levels and the evidence from trials on physical activity promotion in youth with CHD. The optimal strategy, timing and format of physical activity intervention programmes in children and adolescents with CHD are discussed.

scholarly journals Evaluation of a physical activity promotion program in primary care

2010 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 279-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Sabti ◽  
M. Handschin ◽  
M. K. Joss ◽  
E. Allenspach ◽  
M. Nuscheler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Promotion Program ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion Program

scholarly journals Perceptions of barriers and facilitators in physical activity participation among women in Thiruvananthapuram City, India

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 27-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elezebeth Mathews ◽  
J. K. Lakshmi ◽  
T. K. Sundari Ravindran ◽  
Michael Pratt ◽  
K. R. Thankappan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Barriers And Facilitators ◽  
Cultural Barriers ◽  
Cultural Norms ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Social Norming

Background: Despite the known benefits of physical activity, very few people, especially women, are found to engage in regular physical activity. This study explored the perceptions, barriers and facilitators related to physical activity among women in Thiruvananthapuram City, India. Methods: Four focus group discussions were conducted among individuals between 25 and 60 years of age, in a few areas of Thiruvananthapuram City Corporation limits in Kerala, preparatory to the design of a physical activity intervention trial. An open-ended approach was used and emergent findings were analyzed and interpreted. Results: Women associated physical activity mostly with household activities. The majority of the women considered their activity level adequate, although they engaged in what the researchers concluded were quite low levels of activity. Commonly reported barriers were lack of time, motivation, and interest; stray dogs; narrow roads; and not being used to the culture of walking. Facilitators of activity were seeing others walking, walking in pairs, and pleasant walking routes. Walking was reported as the most feasible physical activity by women. Conclusion: Physical activity promotion strategies among women should address the prevailing cultural norms in the community, and involve social norming and overcoming cultural barriers. They should also target the modifiable determinants of physical activity, such as improving self-efficacy, improving knowledge on the adequacy of physical activity and its recommendations, facilitating goal-setting, and enhancing social support through peer support and group-based activities.

Participants' Evaluations of Components of a Physical-Activity-Promotion Program for Seniors (CHAMPS II)

2002 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 336-353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dawn E. Gillis ◽  
Melanie D. Grossman ◽  
Barbara Y. McLellan ◽  
Abby C. King ◽  
Anita L. Stewart
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Promotion Program ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Health Promotion Programs ◽  
Telephone Calls ◽  
Program Components ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion Program

As new multifaceted programs are developed to facilitate increased physical activity in older adults, it is increasingly important to understand how useful various program components are in achieving program goals. On concluding a community-based physical-activity-promotion program. 80 older adults (M = 74 years) completed a helpfulness survey of 12 different aspects of the program. and 20 also attended focus groups for evaluation purposes. Results indicated that personal attention from staff, an informational meeting, and telephone calls from staff were most helpful. Ratings were similar across gender, age, and income groups, as well as between those who had previously been sedentary and underactive. Compared with more educated participants, those with less education reported higher ratings for 8 of 12 program components. Results contribute to a small literature on older adults' perceptions of physical activity programs and might be useful in planning future physical activity and other health-promotion programs relying on similar components.

scholarly journals Nou tout an dlo-la: a swimming-based physical activity promotion program

Public Health ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 127 (10) ◽  
pp. 967-969
Author(s):  
S. Antoine-Jonville ◽  
M.L. Lalanne-Mistrih ◽  
B. Tressières ◽  
R. Monjo ◽  
O. Hue
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Promotion Program ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion Program

scholarly journals Programa para la promoción de actividad física saludable en escolares murcianos (Healthy physical activity promotion Program for students from Murcia)

Retos ◽  
2015 ◽  
pp. 131-135
Author(s):  
Eliseo García-Cantó ◽  
Juan José Pérez Soto
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
School Students ◽  
Motor Abilities ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Competitive Activity ◽  
El Alto ◽  
Educación Primaria ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion Program ◽  
Sports Activities

En el presente estudio, se muestra una experiencia de fomento de la práctica de actividad física saludable en escolares de Educación Primaria de Molina de Segura. El programa, basado en una metodología multidisciplinar y no reductora, lleva al alumnado al aprendizaje de las habilidades motrices básicas antes de alcanzar los 10-12 años, periodo destinado al comienzo de las habilidades motrices específicas. De esta manera, se pretende poner en práctica un modelo que aumente los niveles de práctica de los escolares y con ello reducir el alto porcentaje de jóvenes que abandonan las actividades físico-deportivas al pasar a la Educación Secundaria. Se presenta una actividad integradora, impartida por profesionales altamente cualificados y que aglutina a todos aquellos sujetos apartados de la competición que optan por realizar un ejercicio físico lúdico, educativo y competencial.Palabras clave: Multilateralidad específica, escolares, motivación, salud, Molina de Segura.Abstract: The current study shows an experience about promoting healthy physical activity practice among Elementary School students from Molina de Segura. The program is based on multidisciplinary non reducing methodology, which leads the pupils to learn the basic motor abilities prior to be 10-12 years, and move on to the specific motor abilities. In that way, it is targeted a model to increase the students’ practice levels and reduce the high percent of adolescents who leave sports activities when pass to Secondary Education, through a no competitive activity gathering those subjects alienated by the competition who prefer to do physical exercise in a funny, educative and competencial way.  Keywords: specifies multilateralism, students, motivation, health, Molina de Segura.

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