1. Theoretical Models of Physical Activity Behaviour
explain influences or determinants of PA
explain the relationship between factors that lead to change and physical activity
explain the conditions under which relationships with PA do and do not occur

2. Familiarise yourself with Table 2.7 on pg 58 of your text book
Behavioural Change
Behavioural Change is a complex process that involves the interaction of a number of variables
Ecological models of PA reinforce the interplay of demographic, psychological, social and environment variables influencing PA behaviour
Social ecological models of PA are characterised by multiple levels of influence on behaviour and an emphasis on environmental and policy influences
Familiarise yourself with Table 2.7 on pg 58 of your text book

3. Multiple levels of influence
1. INDIVIDUAL (Intrapersonal) FACTORS
Attitudes, behaviour, self concept, behavioural skills and knowledge
Strategies include;
Educational programs
Support groups
Organisational incentives
Counselling
Mass Media
2. SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT (Interpersonal) FACTORS
Refers to the formal and informal social climate
Provided by primary groups including; family, work group & friendship circle
Examples include;
Sharing transport to sport,
Encouraging someone to be active
Interpersonal relationships with family, friends, work colleagues and neighbours
Social relationships provide emotional support and opportunities to take on various roles, meet new people and fulfil meaningful social and personal responsibilities.

4. Multiple levels of influence
3. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
Natural and constructed environments
Natural features can create an attractive environment to be active in
Constructed features refer to gyms, ovals, court areas, grandstands, changing facilities and amenities & pools
Built environment includes changes to terrain eg. Walking tracks & cycling paths
Strategies to promote PA include; improving accessibility, building new recreation areas
4. ORGANISATIONAL AND POLICY CHANGE
Organisational characteristics of social institutions including rules, regulations, guidelines and governance of operation
Organisations provide the opportunity to access large groups of people and can provide social support for behaviour change
Organisational Intervention Strategies include;
creating incentives for people to become active
Staff benefits eg. Gym membership
Change structure of the working day
Promote staff group activities
Create links with health enhancing organisations

5. 4. ORGANISATIONAL AND POLICY CHANGE cont....
Copy Figure 2.9 on page 63 of your text book into your workbooks
4. ORGANISATIONAL AND POLICY CHANGE cont....
Policy intervention strategies
Employees being paid an extra $500 a year if they use a gym or personal trainer
Can incorporate local, state and national laws and policies eg. Vic schools must allocate 100 minutes of PE and 100 minutes of sport for years 7 – 10.
An example of state law is the introduction of 40km/h speed zones around schools to increase safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
An example of local policies include schools allowing students to use the gym at lunchtimes

6. Tailoring social-ecological models
Social-ecological models need to be tailor made for each behaviour or health conditions
Different populations require different implementation strategies, eg. Children and adults will perform different physical activities in different settings using different equipment.
EXAMPLE:
The social-ecological model used in the Trial of Activity for Adolescent Girls
Read through the example on page 66 of your text book