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decisional balance

ability to weigh the pros and cons of being physically active and to take action based on that assessment 

theories and theoretical models

explain and predict health behaviors, changes in and the maintenance of those behaviors

health belief model

the conceptual framework that outlines an individual’s health behavior based on personal health beliefs

behavioral and social approaches 

provide a useful starting point to understand the systems dynamics that influence individual behavior changes on a population level

transtheoretical model of behavior

continuum of behavior- precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance

precontemplation

no intentionn to be regularly active in the next 6 months

contemplation

intending to be regularly active in the next 6 months

preparation

intending to be regularly active in the next 30 days

action

regularly active for less than 6 months

maintenance

regularly active for less than 6 months

social support for health behavior change

degree to which people perceive direct or indirect assistance from their social network to overcome health challenges

perceived support

perception that one is adequately supported

received support

amount of direct support a person can count on for physical activity

connected support

degree to which a person is socially integrated, provides implicit social support as a result of the connections made through one’s social network

substitution

stay physically active when you may not even be thinking about being active

self-reward

providing positive feedback to yourself for being physically active

commitment

encourage tangible commitments for yourself to be physically active

reminders 

use of promoting tools to remind yourself and others about activity

socio-ecological model

levels- individual, interpersonal, organizational, community, public policy