Chapter 6

Understanding and Promoting Physical Activity

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• Introduction
• Conclusions

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
• 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
• 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
• References