APA 2111 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Urban Design, Workforce Development, Cycling Infrastructure
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Look at pg 1 factors impacting ones ability to be active. Look at myths as well. look at table 13. 1 pg 3. 49 percent of all canadians over 20 r classi ed moderately active. leaving 51 percent sedentary or inactive. canadians r living longer leaving a strain on our health care system. Individual is a factor with being active such as age it usually declines with age. Psychological= example those who r regularly active have a greater self-con dence. Social= has to do with social interactions and human interactions. Program- ex: an exercise convenience :with a program factor it will increase the likelihood of exercise. Pyhsical features-whether they feel safe in their environment ,weather etc. Determinant research states that young mothers with children r less likely to exercise. Due to being a parent. mothers in motion was created to help mothers maintain an active lifestyle by providing info with how to overcome child-barriers. look at pg 6 gure 13. 1.