Use the handouts available from Australian Government web site to complete the NPAG Worksheet
National Physical Activity Guidelines
(NPAGs)
Factors Influencing participation in PA
Ethnicity
Parents
School/Workplace
Peers
Media
Physical Environment
Parents
School/Workplace
Peers
Media
Physical Environment
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”
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
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
Subjective Assessments of PASubjects 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”
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
Socio-ecological Model (SEM)
A model used to understand the influences on a person’s activity patterns
Individual DomainPersonal beliefs
Attitudes
Self efficacy
Knowledge
Preferences
May include factors which affect the above including SES, job status and educational level
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
Physical Environment
DomainNatural 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
Policy DomainAuthoritative decisions, regulations & laws made by local, state or federal governing bodies
Environment change is often caused by policy change
Include funding, grants and taxes
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
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