Systematic promotion of physical activity

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Abstract

An overview is provided of relevant theoretical and empirical insights regarding the development of interventions to promote physical activity in young people. It is argued that physical activity-promoting programmes should be based on a systematic approach combining empirical findings, theoretical insights, and practical considerations. Successful health promotion interventions to increase physical activity typically consist of strategies to improve intra-personal determinants of physical activity, as well as environmental strategies that facilitate the behaviour, break unhealthy habits, or sustain healthy ones. The Intervention Mapping protocol can be a helpful tool in the systematic development, implementation, diffusion, and evaluation of interventions aimed at the promotion of physical activity in young people.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOxford Textbook of Children's Sport and Exercise Medicine
EditorsN. Armstrong, W. van Mechelen
Place of PublicationOxford
PublisherOxford University Press
Chapter16
Pages277-238
Volume4
ISBN (Electronic)9780191926556
ISBN (Print)9780192843968
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2023

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