Physical Fitness Scores by Stanford Achievement Murray, 2007
Physical Activity Recommendations Adults 30 minutes of MVPA Children & adolescents 60 minutes of MVPA Physical Activities Guidelines for Americans 2008
Be a Physically Active Role-modeling affects children & adolescents Physical activity as a family – Helps to build bonds – Promotes team work Armies, Family Safety & Health, 2006; Pugliese & Tinsley, J Fam Psy, 2007
Practical Tips for Increasing Physical Activity Play – focus on FUN – Active toys & equipment – Age-appropriate – Ensure safety Replace 30 minutes of TV with PA Walk (school, park, store)
Practical Tips for Family PA Designate areas – indoors and outdoors Offer positive reinforcement Encourage interest in new activities Use PA as a reward (not food) SET THE EXAMPLE Source:
4 th grade prevalence of obesity* by health service region in Texas, SPAN , *Obesity is > 95th Percentile for BMI by Age/Sex
NO SINGLE INTERVENTION WILL REVERSE THE CURRENT TRENDS IN OBESITY & INTERVENTIONS MUST BE CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE
Coordinated Approach To Child Health (CATCH)
Does CATCH Work? Reduced total fat and saturated fat content of school lunches Increased moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) during PE classes Improved students’ self-reported eating and physical activity behaviors Effects persisted over three years without continued intervention Luepker et al., 1996; Nader et al.,1999
Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), HP 2010 Goal
En Vivo Lessons Lesson 1: What’s Wrong with Screen-Time? Lesson 2: Less Screen-Time, More Fun Lesson 3: Planning Screen-Time Lesson 4: Screen-Time and Snacking Lesson 5: Live Life En Vivo Lesson 6: Booster Session
Behavioral Journalism Mass media or specialized media might affect people’s knowledge, attitudes, & behaviors Some people in a group perform better than others (have reduced their health threat) People can learn by the observation of others (peer modeling) Stories of the role models fit with the target audience (they are understandable, realistic, & contain useful information) McAlister. 1995
Accelerating Diffusion Peer modeling = behavioral journalism Peer reinforcement = community networking
Behavior Change & Media
Comic Books – Time Twisters Comic 1: Screen-Time definition and consequences Comic 2: Benefits of reducing Screen-Time and Alternatives Comic 3: Skills and Strategies to reduce Screen- Time Comic 4: TV Commercials and Snacking
Motivation The probability that a person will enter into, continue, and comply with a change-directed behavior Motivation can be influenced