Question 1

Mass media campaigns promoting physical activity

Accepted Answer

A)  result in changes in knowledge only 
B)  result in improvements in walking 
C)  result in decreases in sedentary lifestyles 
D)  result in increases in the proportion meeting government recommendations for physical activity 
A)  result in changes in knowledge only 
B)  result in improvements in walking 
C)  result in decreases in sedentary lifestyles 
D)  result in increases in the proportion meeting government recommendations for physical activity B

Question 2

Overall, interventions designed to increase physical activity in adults have a:

Accepted Answer

A)  no effect on physical activity 
B)  small, positive effect on physical activity 
C)  moderate, positive effect on physical activity 
D)  large, positive effect on physical activity 
A)  no effect on physical activity 
B)  small, positive effect on physical activity 
C)  moderate, positive effect on physical activity 
D)  large, positive effect on physical activity B

Question 3

Which of the statements below is NOT recommended in the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (2013) guidance on brief advice for physical activity in primary care.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary care practitioners, whose remit includes offering lifestyle advice, should identify adults who are not currently meeting the UK physical activity guidelines using a validated tool to assess physical activity levels. 
B)  for those who are insufficiently active a brief advice intervention should be delivered. This advice should be tailored to the person's motivations and goals, current physical activity and ability levels, and take account of preferences, barriers and health status. 
C)  the advice should also include consideration of diet and other health behaviours. 
D)  follow-up should occur. This would include a review of what physical activity someone has been doing, and progress towards goals or meeting recommendations. 
A)  primary care practitioners, whose remit includes offering lifestyle advice, should identify adults who are not currently meeting the UK physical activity guidelines using a validated tool to assess physical activity levels. 
B)  for those who are insufficiently active a brief advice intervention should be delivered. This advice should be tailored to the person's motivations and goals, current physical activity and ability levels, and take account of preferences, barriers and health status. 
C)  the advice should also include consideration of diet and other health behaviours. 
D)  follow-up should occur. This would include a review of what physical activity someone has been doing, and progress towards goals or meeting recommendations. C

Question 4

Kassavou et al (2013) conducted a meta-analysis of interventions that promote walking in groups, and reported a moderate effect size. Larger effect sizes were reported for studies that:

Accepted Answer

A)  reported long term outcomes (>6 months) 
B)  targeted both men and women 
C)  targeted adults over 60 years old 
D)  all of the above 
A)  reported long term outcomes (>6 months) 
B)  targeted both men and women 
C)  targeted adults over 60 years old 
D)  all of the above

Question 5

A central focus of motivational interviewing is to explore and resolve

Accepted Answer

A)  behaviour choices. 
B)  barriers. 
C)  ambivalence. 
D)  conflict. 
A)  behaviour choices. 
B)  barriers. 
C)  ambivalence. 
D)  conflict.

Question 6

E-health and M-health approaches have the potential to reach large numbers of people. When used to encourage physical activity systematic review and meta-analysis evidence of effectiveness suggests:

Accepted Answer

A)  mixed results, but typically small, short-term benefits are observed 
B)  clear evidence for large, short-term benefits 
C)  effectiveness is better when only one platform or approach is used 
D)  effectiveness decreases with age of participants 
A)  mixed results, but typically small, short-term benefits are observed 
B)  clear evidence for large, short-term benefits 
C)  effectiveness is better when only one platform or approach is used 
D)  effectiveness decreases with age of participants

Mass media campaigns promoting physical activity

Overall, interventions designed to increase physical activity in adults have a:

Which of the statements below is NOT recommended in the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (2013) guidance on brief advice for physical activity in primary care.

Kassavou et al (2013) conducted a meta-analysis of interventions that promote walking in groups, and reported a moderate effect size. Larger effect sizes were reported for studies that:

A central focus of motivational interviewing is to explore and resolve

E-health and M-health approaches have the potential to reach large numbers of people. When used to encourage physical activity systematic review and meta-analysis evidence of effectiveness suggests:

Introduction and Setting the Scene

Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being

Physical Activity and Self-Esteem

Physical Activity and Cognitive Functioning

Physical Activity and Clinical Depression

Physical Activity and Other Mental Health Challenges: Anxiety, Schizophrenia, and Substance Use Disorders

Physical Activity Correlates, Determinants, and Barriers

Common Theories 1: Social Cognitive and Motivational Approaches

Common Theories 2 Stage-Based Approaches

Automatic and Dual-Process Approaches

Physical Activity Interventions: Planning and Design

Physical Activity Interventions for Young People

Psychology of Sedentary Behaviour

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Exam 13: Physical Activity Interventions for Adults and Older Adults

Mass media campaigns promoting physical activity

Overall, interventions designed to increase physical activity in adults have a:

Which of the statements below is NOT recommended in the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (2013) guidance on brief advice for physical activity in primary care.

Kassavou et al (2013) conducted a meta-analysis of interventions that promote walking in groups, and reported a moderate effect size. Larger effect sizes were reported for studies that:

A central focus of motivational interviewing is to explore and resolve

E-health and M-health approaches have the potential to reach large numbers of people. When used to encourage physical activity systematic review and meta-analysis evidence of effectiveness suggests:

Introduction and Setting the Scene

Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being

Physical Activity and Self-Esteem

Physical Activity and Cognitive Functioning

Physical Activity and Clinical Depression

Physical Activity and Other Mental Health Challenges: Anxiety, Schizophrenia, and Substance Use Disorders

Physical Activity Correlates, Determinants, and Barriers

Common Theories 1: Social Cognitive and Motivational Approaches

Common Theories 2 Stage-Based Approaches

Automatic and Dual-Process Approaches

Physical Activity Interventions: Planning and Design

Physical Activity Interventions for Young People

Psychology of Sedentary Behaviour

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