KINE 2P41 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Twizzlers, Childhood Obesity, Canadian Medical Association

• School: Brock University
• Department: Physical Education and Kinesiology
• Course: KINE 2P41
• Professor: Jarold Cosby

Document Summary

Lecture 9- using health theories in health promotion. Fat grade vs. the smart model (if there is time today) Is this a theory? : things you should never do on a rst date. No, just a collection of bad experiences. Theory needs to be built on evidence, and is testable". Role of theory is to simplify the complexities of nature. Concepts are used to explain a theory. Constructs are concepts focussed on a speci c theory. In scienti c usage, a theory does not mean an unsubstantiated guess or hunch. Is a logically self-consistent model or framework for describing the behaviour of a related set of natural or social phenomena. Non-smokers are more risk adverse: thank non smokers. Smokers are x% more likely to also drink (alcohol, caffeine) If we change x, then smokes will change. Focus on setting up programs, evaluating, planning theories. Evidence based approach to dissemination and diffusion of physical activity interventions.