Question | Answer |
List the four levels of influence of the Social Ecological Model | 1. Individual 2. Social environment 3. Physical Environment 4. Policy |
Settings-based approach | When promotional strategies are delivered within a defined setting (geographical or institution) 1. School 2. Work Place 3. Community |
Individual Strategies SCHOOL SETTING | Educational program about benefits of PA Increase Self-efficacy through skill sessions Support groups Counselling |
Social environment Strategies SCHOOL SETTING | Link School-based programs to the community Active yard where teachers act as role models Peer Lead Programs Create sports/fitness clubs |
Physical environment Strategies SCHOOL SETTING | Install bike racks Wall and line markings Additional equipment (playgrounds, basketball rings) Create a running track around the school |
Policy Strategies SCHOOL SETTING | Mandate minimum time for PE/Sport Allocate spaces for various age/year levels Uniform changes to allow more time in PE uniform |
Individual Strategies COMMUNITY SETTING | Educational Programs Mass media campaigns support groups |
Social Environment Strategies COMMUNITY SETTING | Establish walking groups for different ages Mass media campaign to increase awareness of community programs |
Physical Environment Strategies COMMUNITY SETTING | Increase aesthetics of parks/walking tracks increase access to facilities Create new facilities aimed at different age groups (ie lawn bowls, skate park) Install signs showing distance to specific destinations |
Policy Strategies COMMUNITY SETTING | Consider the provision of active transport routes (bike lanes, walking tracks) Provide green/recreation spaces in urban planning of new developments |
Individual Strategies WORKPLACE SETTING | Educational Programs Pamphlets & Posters encouraging employees to be active Organisational incentives |
Social Environment Strategies WORKPLACE SETTING | Encourage staff to park further away Introduce lunchtime walking groups Encourage walking meetings Ride2Work day Enter corporate sports competitions |
Physical Environment Strategies WORKPLACE SETTING | Install showers & change rooms Provide secure bike parking facilities Install signs detailing health advantages of using stairs over lifts |
Policy Strategies WORKPLACE SETTING | Subsidence health club membership Reduce insurance rates for active/fit employees Casual dress once a week |
The purpose of using the Social-Ecological Model | - Explain determinants of PA - Explain the relationship between these factors and PA - Explain the conditions under which relationships with PA do and do not occur (e.g. the place, time and circumstances that lead to PA) - EVALUATE AND CRITIQUE PA INTERVENTION STRATEGIES |
Individual Level GENERAL STRATEGIES | increases knowledge and attitudes towards PA, increases self-efficacy, enhances behavioural skills (e.g. goal setting, rewards & reminder systems), implements education programs |
Social Environment Level GENERAL STRATEGIES | considers family/peers, includes social events (e.g. training, fun runs), considers social support, considers social participation |
Physical Environment Level GENERAL STRATEGIES | removes barriers to PA, provides new equipment/facilities, changes the built environment (e.g. walking trails), increases accessibility |
Policy Level GENERAL STRATEGIES | changes rules to increase PA, uses incentives, creates organisational change, forms new partnerships/networks |
Individual level DEFINE | Strategies that facilitate change at an individual level Individual characteristics such as age, gender, culture, attitudes, behaviour, self-efficacy, skills & knowledge |
Social Environment level DEFINE | The formal, informal and support network around an individual. Can be provided family, friends or organisations by setting up groups. Involve helping people to be active |
Physical Environment level DEFINE | Changes to both the natural and constructed environment. Can aid in creating a better aesthetic or add/alter facilities and amenities (buildings, paths, flattening hills) |
Policy level DEFINE | Laws, regulations, formal and informal rules that are adopted by an organisation to guide an individual or groups behaviour. |
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