Some habitual activities that are considered physical activity obstacles are listed below. (7)
I do not have time
I am always tired
I do not know how
I do not have enough money
I do not feel supported
I am not motivated
I easily get discouraged
Stages: (4 - in order)
Pre-Contemplation Stage (First Stage)
The Contemplation Stage
The Preparation Stage
The Maintenance Stage
(1)_______does not identify the presence of a harmful habit and the significance of modifying his/her behavior, according to the (2)________(Prochaska and Velicer, 1997). The individual moves on to the following stage, which is the contemplation stage, if he or she has committed to the notion of adopting a positive behavior.
1. Pre-Contemplation Stage (First Stage)
2. TRANSTHEORETICAL MODEL
(1)______ is when people are thinking about making a change in the following six months. They are more conscious of the benefits of change, but also of the drawbacks The benefits and drawbacks of changing were equivalent in a meta-analysis of 48 health risk behaviors (Hall & Rossi, 2008).
1. The Contemplation Stage
(1)______ begins with preparing for the actual date and time when the new habit will begin.
The day an individual begins a new behavior is known as the (2)_______. The person may be tempted to fall back into previous routines. During this time, the desire to revert is highest.
1. The Preparation Stage
2. action stage
(1)_______ involves practicing the new behavior for at least six (6) months, with little chance of reverting to previous behaviors.
1. The Maintenance Stage
Barriers to Physical Activity
Personal Barriers
Environmental Barriers
hinders the person to be physically active, hence, referred to as _______.
barriers
Some common explanations (barriers) that people cite for resistance to exercises are the following:
insufficient time to exercise or inconvenience of exercise o lack of self-motivation or non-enjoyment, boredom of exercise
lack of confidence in their ability to be physically active (low self-efficacy)
fear of being injured or having been injured recently o lack of self-management skills, such as the ability to set personal goals, monitor progress, or reward progress toward such goals
lack of encouragement, support, or companionship from family and friends
non-availability of parks, sidewalks, bicycle trails, or safe and pleasant walking paths close to home or the workplace
With the current trends in technology and development, people’s lives have become convenient and easier as well as less active. They may also have reasons or own justifications of their inactivity that forms their attitude towards physical movement, letting them live a sedentary life.
Personal Barriers
Some may not notice but the space and the setting where people live greatly influence a person’s participation to physical activity. The constant exposure and the daily interaction with the people and things around have a great impact on a person’s preference towards bodily execution and movement.
Environmental Barriers
The environment in which we live does not have an influence on our level of physical activity.
False
Many factors in our environment affect us. Obvious factors include the (1)_____, (2)______, and (3)_______. Factors such as traffic, availability of public transportation, crime, and pollution may also have an effect.
Other environmental factors include our (4)_______, such as support from family and friends, and community spirit. It is possible to make changes in our environment through campaigns to support active transportation, legislation for safer communities, and the creation of new recreation.
1. accessibility of walking paths
2. cycling trails
3. recreation facilities
4. social environment
One of the biggest risk factors for non-communicable illnesses is ______
physical inactivity
It determines an individual's current health state with the assistance of the ________. Assessing one's health condition can enable you to become more aware of your strengths and limitations, allowing you to live a healthier lifestyle and choose appropriate activities to improve.
Fitness Level Assessment
Develop health-related physical activities, such as (1)______, (2)______, (3)_______, (4)______, and (5)______, in order to maintain general fitness.
1. cardiovascular endurance
2. muscular strength
3. muscular endurance
4. flexibility
5. body composition
This test assesses weight and health status.
Body Mass Index
Equipment for getting the BMI:
weighing scale,
L – square,
tape measure (laid flat on a wall with zero point starting at the bottom of the floor)
Formula for Computing Body Mass Index:
BMI= weight (kg) / height (m)^2
(1)_______. This test checks and indicates if there is excess fat around the waist.
Equipment: (2)_______
Procedure:
a. Stand erect and keep weight evenly distributed on both legs.
b. Wrap the tape measure around the (3)______
c. With the help of a partner, record your waist circumference in (4)______