VCE Physical Education - Unit 3
Chapter 3Promoting Physical Activity: Settings Based
Approaches
Text Sources
1. Nelson Physical Education VCE Units 3&4: 4th Edition – Malpeli, Horton, Davey and Telford 2006.
2. Live It Up 2: 2nd Edition – Smyth, Brown, Judge, McCallum and Pritchard 2006.
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What’s Wrong with this Picture?
A Settings Approach
Promoting Physical Activity: Settings Based Approaches
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A Settings Approach
The three key settings for physical activity behaviour change include:• Schools• Workplaces• Community
There are multiple types/levels of influence on PA behaviours:
Intrapersonal factors Social/cultural factors Physical environments Policies are usually needed to
change physical environments
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Target domains for PA interventions
Social
Physical Environment
Interpersonal
Policy
VCE Physical Education - Unit 3
Complete questions 1-4 page 65 of Nelson Physical Education VCE Units 3 & 4.
Checkpoints
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Social & Interpersonal
School Link programs to community
programs Active yard-duty where teachers
are active role models for students
Peer-lead programs where students organise and run activities for other students
Play music in a designated dancing area
Community Establish walking groups for
different age groups Mass media campaign to
increase awareness of community programs and facilities
Workplace Encourage staff to park further
away form building Introduce lunchtime walking
groups Schedule active meetings (eg
walk and talk about a concept) Introduce one day per week that
is casual clothes day to encourage people to be active
Organise a ride to work day Enter a work team into a sporting
competition
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Physical Environment
School Install bicycle racks and secure
lock up facilities Introduce traffic calming on
active transport routes to school Introduce wall and line markings Install activity prompts- courts,
basketball rings, goals, gymnasiums, activity areas, playground equipment, cubby houses, hills, logs, trees
Community Increase aesthetics of parks &
walking trails Increased access to walking
trails to specific destinations such as shops, post office, parks, schools, etc
Introduce facilities specific for different age groups and cultural interests (eg skate parks and lawn bowls or bocce)
Publish distances to walk specific destinations on signs
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Workplace
Displaying motivational or informative posters, signage or brochures about the benefits of physical activity and some tips on getting active;
Promoting and encouraging employees to use the stairs. Use the ‘footprint’ stickers to guide people toward the stairs rather than walking straight to the lift; Promote ‘walking meetings’, lunch-time walks and 5-10 minute walk breaks during the day
Providing bicycle racks or alternative secure bicycle storage to encourage people to cycle to work;
Providing information on local opportunities for physical activity;
Publicising physical activity opportunities through email, company intranet or websites, links to the be active website, noticeboards and newsletters;
Purchasing corporate memberships of local fitness centres. Some local fitness centres offer attractive corporate packages which allow employees reduced membership rates;
Providing on-site facilities such as gyms (this may be an option for large employers);
Providing showers, change room facilities and lockers for those who wish to cycle, walk or jog to work or participate in more vigorous activities in and around the working day;
Supporting sports and physical activity clubs such as social football and netball teams, and walking and jogging groups; and
Encouraging employees to form corporate teams for events such as Corporate Cup, the be active tour and the Masters Games.
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Policy
School Mandated minimum time allocation for PE
& sport in Government schools Allocated play spaces for various year
levels within the school ground Ensure there is activity equipment
monitors allocated during breaks Community Consider the provision of active transport
routes and access to green space in urban planning of new developments
Workplace Subsidise health club memberships for
employees. Reduce insurance rates for active and fit
employees
VCE Physical Education - Unit 3
Complete questions 1-8 page 69 of Nelson Physical Education VCE Units 3 & 4.
Checkpoints
School Setting-based Programs
Promoting Physical Activity: Settings Based Approaches
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School Settings
Schools play a major role in shaping children’s attitudes towards PA and living an active lifestyle. Schools encourage lifelong patterns of PA.
School based programs are; Moderately effective People who participated in
these programs are more likely to be active for life.
Print material and school curriculum appears to be the most effective methods.
Active after schools programhttp://www.ausport.gov.au/aasc/index.aspHowever PA decreases as students
during the secondary years due to a crowded curriculum and student subject choices.
Schools can increase PA by; Following government
recommendations for time allocated to PE.
Providing sufficient sports equipment and facilities / public use.
Promoting school sporting events
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What intervention strategies could
we do at our school?School sports participation
reducing sedentary behaviouractive family programs
active transport activity
In and out of school community links
more equipment
extra curricula initiativespolicy change
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Walking School Bus
The Walking School Bus Program is a VicHealth initiative that’s giving communities an effective and easy way to get children walking to school again.
Today in Victoria nearly one-third of all children spend less than 5 minutes walking per day. Inactive children are more likely to be overweight – with the proportion of Australian children who are in this category now reaching 25%. Walking to and from school gives children the opportunity to engage in regular physical activity.
More than 58 Victorian councils have implemented Walking School Bus programs.
At least 3200 primary school students from more than 200 primary schools use the Walking School Bus to get to school, with the help of 800 volunteers.
The ‘buses’ have become a very positive part of school and community life and offer many health, environmental and safety benefits.
Walking School Bus programs can be implemented by schools with the help of your local council.
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School Program Examples
Program Web Page Origin Aim/s
Community use of ovals
Vic Effective use of green space
‘Discovering the TurtleWay’
QLD Connecting paths and cycle-ways between townships
Fluorescent playground markings
UK More children playing in specific areas
Walking school bus http://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/Content.aspx?topicID=23
Vic Increase increase amount of PA and safety
‘TravelSmart’ www.travelsmart.gov.au QLD, VIC, SA and WA
Sustainable travel arrangements
‘Active Primary School’
SCOT Increase PA at school and beyond
VCE Physical Education - Unit 3
Complete the case study tasks on page 72 and 73 of Nelson Physical Education VCE Units 3 & 4.
Complete the laboratory task on page 73 of Nelson Physical Education VCE Units 3 & 4.
Coursework 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3
Workplace Setting-based Programs
Promoting Physical Activity: Settings Based Approaches
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Workplace Settings
Promotion of PA at work assists with; Improved morale Increased work productivity Reduced ‘sickies’ Less feeling of being stressed Reduced staff turn over Improved community relationsDifficulties include; Lack of interest at management
level The size of the organisation Facilities available Lack of support or interest from
workers
Tips for being more active Take the stairs instead of the
lift Go for a walk at lunch time Get off the bus, train or tram
one stop early and walk the rest of the way
Park the car 15 minutes away and walk the rest of the way
Get together with some workmates and form a sports team
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Example - Stair use Interventions
Research on improvements to stairs: Improved lighting Music Carpet & motivational pictures Point of decision signs
Signs- the wealth is health- take the stairs
No waiting one door over- take the stairs
Findings Almost 10% increase in stair use of
a 5 floor building
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Workplace Program Examples
Program Web Page Origin Aim/s
‘Heart Beat Challenge, Lets Get Moving and Stroll, Strut, Stride’
www.newhealth.govt.nz NZ Increase PA at work and health awareness
‘Walk in to Work Out’ http://www.dundee.ac.uk/sportexercise/events/2005/walkin.htm
UK Provides self-help information
‘Stairway to Health’ www.activelivingatwork.com CAN Increase use of stairs at work
‘Find 30 – its not a big exercise’
http://www.findthirty.com.au/ WA Recommendations for a healthier approach to PA in the
workforce
‘Health at Work’ http://www.shaw.uk.com/ SCOT Incentives for businesses which promote PA.
Community Setting-based Programs
Promoting Physical Activity: Settings Based Approaches
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Community Settings
A ‘community’ refers to local groups of people, whole cities or whole nations.
Strengthening the communities knowledge and interest in the benefits of physical activity is therefore vital.
Possible local influences:• Urban design (Town
planners)• Road characteristics
(Transportation)• Stairwell characteristics
(Architects)• Park characteristics
(Recreation, landscape architects
• Crime (Justice & law enforcement
Community strategies include; Developing local facilities Use of community venues that
encourage physical activity Free health checks at shopping
centres Educative sessions for community
members on health issues. Review of council policies
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Community Program Examples
Program Web Page Origin Aim/s
‘Sonnong Common Health Walks’
http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/walking/713.asp
UK Use of volunteers to lead regular nature walks in the local environment
‘Walking the Way to Health’
http://www.whi.org.uk/ UK Making recreational walking safer and provides information for walkers.
‘Path to Health’ http://www.path-to-health.com/ IRE
USA
Walking paths close to existing footpaths. Located near residences and workplaces
Burnley Community Walks
WA Bi-monthly walks lead by volunteers
‘Walk and Talk’ VIC Local walking groups promoting PA and social environments
‘Stepping Out’ SA Older adult walking groups and provides resources/kits
Mobile skate parks www.joondalup.wa.gov.au WA Provides a skate environment for any community
VCE Physical Education - Unit 3
Complete the case study on page 77 of Nelson Physical Education VCE Units 3 & 4.
Coursework 3.4
Specific Physical Activity Approaches
Promoting Physical Activity: Settings Based Approaches
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Specific Physical Activity Approaches – Federal
Federal Programs Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Sports Performance and
Developmenthttp://www.ausport.gov.au/
Australian Sports
Commission Business
Operations
Active after school communities
Junior Sport Indigenous Sport Disability Program Women in Sport Drugs in Sport Playing Fair – ethics in Sport Membership Growth and Club
Development Coaching and Officiating
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Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV)
Active Communities Go for Your Life Access for all abilities Indigenous Sport Masters Sport Physical Activity Initiative After the Games Water Safety Culturally and Linguistically
Diverse (CALD) Active Women and Girls Professional Boxing and Combat
Sports
http://www.sport.vic.gov.au/
SRV assists with; Finding sports organisations SRV funding and grants Facilities Major Events Sports Management Online Information
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SRV Funding Projects
B e tte r P o o ls
C o u n try A c tion
L ife S av ing
S ta te S po rting A sso cia tion s D e ve lo p m e nt
E m e rg e n cy F a cility an d E q u ipm e nt
S p o rts D eve lop m en t O ffice rs
M in o r F a c ilit ies
S p ort a nd R e c rea tion D e ve lo p m e nt
V ic T a le n t P ro g ram
F a c ility D e ve lop m e nt
S p o rt a n d R e cre a tio n V ic to ria
VCE Physical Education - Unit 3
Complete the written report on page 80 of Nelson Physical Education VCE Units 3 & 4.
Coursework 3.5
VCE Physical Education - Unit 3
Complete questions 1-2 page 81 of Nelson Physical Education VCE Units 3 & 4.
Checkpoints
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Complete the review questions 1-2 page 83 of Nelson Physical Education VCE Units 3 & 4.
Test Your Knowledge
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Complete the chapter questions on page 15-19 of Nelson Peak Performance Physical Education VCE Units 3 & 4.
Peak Performance
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Read the summarised information of pages 20-37 of PHYS ED Notes and complete the revision questions.
PHYS ED Notes
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Web Links – Chapter 3
•Australian Sports Commission: http://www.ausport.gov.au •Find 30 promotion (Government of WA Department of Health): http://www.find30.com.au •Walking School Bus promotion (UK): http://www.walkingbus.com •Ministry of Health (New Zealand) toolkits: http://www.newhealth.govt.nz •The 10,000 Steps Rockhampton project: http://www.10000steps.org.au/rockhampton/ •Travelsmart Australia: http://www.travelsmart.gov.au •World Health Organisation: http://www.who.int •Heart Foundation Australia: http://www.heartfoundation.com.au •VicHealth (The Victorian Health Promotion Foundation): http://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au •Be Active promotion (Government of South Australia): http://www.beactive.com.au •Go For Your Life: http://www.goforyourlife.vic.gov.au •Physical Activity Resources for Health Professionals – Introduction (Centre for disease control and prevention – USA): http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/health_professionals/index.htm •Health Promotion (Public Health Agency of Canada): http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/hp-ps/index.html •Strategic Inter-Governmental Forum on Physical Activity and Health (SIGPAH): http://www.nphp.gov.au/workprog/sigpah/ •Healthy youth (Centre for disease control and prevention (USA): http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/ •America On The Move promotion: http://www.americaonthemove.org •Papers from the International Journal of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity: http://www.ijbnpa.org/home •Department of health and aging (Australian government): http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/content/home •Building a healthy, active Australia (Australian government): http://www.healthyactive.gov.au •National Public Health Partnership: http://www.nphp.gov.au •Be Active promotion (Government of South Australia): http://www.beactive.com.au •Sport and Recreation Australia: http://www.sport.vic.gov.au
•Australian Sports Commission: http://www.ausport.gov.au •Find 30 promotion (Government of WA Department of Health): http://www.find30.com.au •Walking School Bus promotion (UK): http://www.walkingbus.com •Ministry of Health (New Zealand) toolkits: http://www.newhealth.govt.nz •The 10,000 Steps Rockhampton project: http://www.10000steps.org.au/rockhampton/ •Travelsmart Australia: http://www.travelsmart.gov.au •World Health Organisation: http://www.who.int •Heart Foundation Australia: http://www.heartfoundation.com.au •VicHealth (The Victorian Health Promotion Foundation): http://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au •Be Active promotion (Government of South Australia): http://www.beactive.com.au
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Web Links – Chapter 3
•Australian Sports Commission: http://www.ausport.gov.au •Find 30 promotion (Government of WA Department of Health): http://www.find30.com.au •Walking School Bus promotion (UK): http://www.walkingbus.com •Ministry of Health (New Zealand) toolkits: http://www.newhealth.govt.nz •The 10,000 Steps Rockhampton project: http://www.10000steps.org.au/rockhampton/ •Travelsmart Australia: http://www.travelsmart.gov.au •World Health Organisation: http://www.who.int •Heart Foundation Australia: http://www.heartfoundation.com.au •VicHealth (The Victorian Health Promotion Foundation): http://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au •Be Active promotion (Government of South Australia): http://www.beactive.com.au •Go For Your Life: http://www.goforyourlife.vic.gov.au •Physical Activity Resources for Health Professionals – Introduction (Centre for disease control and prevention – USA): http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/health_professionals/index.htm •Health Promotion (Public Health Agency of Canada): http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/hp-ps/index.html •Strategic Inter-Governmental Forum on Physical Activity and Health (SIGPAH): http://www.nphp.gov.au/workprog/sigpah/ •Healthy youth (Centre for disease control and prevention (USA): http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/ •America On The Move promotion: http://www.americaonthemove.org •Papers from the International Journal of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity: http://www.ijbnpa.org/home •Department of health and aging (Australian government): http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/content/home •Building a healthy, active Australia (Australian government): http://www.healthyactive.gov.au •National Public Health Partnership: http://www.nphp.gov.au •Be Active promotion (Government of South Australia): http://www.beactive.com.au •Sport and Recreation Australia: http://www.sport.vic.gov.au
•Physical Activity Resources for Health Professionals – Introduction (Centre for disease control and prevention – USA): http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/health_professionals/index.htm •Health Promotion (Public Health Agency of Canada): http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/hp-ps/index.html •Strategic Inter-Governmental Forum on Physical Activity and Health (SIGPAH): http://www.nphp.gov.au/workprog/sigpah/ •Healthy youth (Centre for disease control and prevention (USA): http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/ •America On The Move promotion: http://www.americaonthemove.org •Papers from the International Journal of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity: http://www.ijbnpa.org/home •Department of health and aging (Australian government): http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/content/home •Building a healthy, active Australia (Australian government): http://www.healthyactive.gov.au •National Public Health Partnership: http://www.nphp.gov.au •Be Active promotion (Government of South Australia): http://www.beactive.com.au
Sport and Recreation Australia: http://www.sport.vic.gov.au