Chapter 6
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Understanding and Promoting Physical Activity
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Contents
- Introduction
- Theories and Models Used in Behavioral and Social Science Research on Physical Activity
- Learning Theories
- Health Belief Model
- Transtheoretical Model
- Relapse Prevention Model
- Theory of Reasoned Action and Theory of Planned Behavior
- Social Learning/Social Cognitive Theory
- Social Support
- Ecological Approaches
- Summary
- Behavioral Research on Physical Activity among Adults
- Factors Influencing Physical Activity among Adults
- Modifiable Determinants
- Determinants for Population Subgroups
- Summary
- Interventions to Promote Physical Activity among Adults
- Individual Approaches
- Interventions in Health Care Settings
- Community Approaches
- Worksite Programs
- Communications Strategies
- Special Population Programs
- Racial and Ethnic Minorities
- People Who Are Overweight
- Older Adults
- People with Disabilities
- Summary
- Factors Influencing Physical Activity among Adults
- Behavioral Research on Physical Activity among Children and Adolescents
- Factors Influencing Physical Activity among Children and Adolescents
- Modifiable Determinants
- Determinants for Population Subgroups
- Summary
- Interventions to Promote Physical Activity among Children and Adolescents
- School Programs
- School-Community Programs
- Interventions in Health Care Settings
- Special Population Programs
- Summary
- Factors Influencing Physical Activity among Children and Adolescents
- Promising Approaches, Barriers, and Resources
- Environmental and Policy Approaches
- Community-Based Approaches
- Societal Barriers
- Societal Resources
- Summary
- Chapter Summary
- Conclusions
- Research Needs
- Determinants of Physical Activity
- Physical Activity Interventions
- Research Needs
- References
- Page last reviewed: November 17, 1999 (archived document)
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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