title: How can physical activity be changed--basic concepts and general principles in the promotion of health-related physical activity.
abstract: Basic concepts and general principles in the promotion of health-related physical activity are presented based on selected behavioral science theories, research findings and conceptual analysis. The concepts and principles selected include (1) a realistic and flexible concept of physical activity, (2) a pragmatic use of the determinants of physical activity, (3) targeting promotion to specific stages of adoption at a time, (4) a systematic facilitation of the change process by health communications and environmental changes, and (5) a stepwise organization of the promotional activities while respecting the target people's freedom of choice.
authors.affiliation: UKK Institute for Health Promotion Research, Tampere, Finland. jlaitakar@pallo.jyu.fi
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Laitakari
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Miilunpalo
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D015444:Exercise / Q000523:psychology*; D015438:Health Behavior; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008960:Models, Psychological