Health behaviour: An overview of effects and issues

The current climate in global health is one of increasing concern about the sedentary habits and weight problems of the general population. In fact, physical inactivity has been considered as the biggest public health problem in the 21st century. Embedded within this are serious concerns about epidemic rates of diabetes and obesity. In the general population a combination of these concerns and some key messages coming from Governments, the healthcare sector and international bodies, have resulted in an increased awareness of the need to monitor health behaviour. Research shows that most people at some point in time have indicated an intention to change something about their eating habits or physical activity levels. Given this increased community focus on health behaviour, it is important for health and fitness professionals to have an understanding of how individuals work to change their health behaviour and the challenges they face. The book EuropeActive's Essentials of Motivation and Behaviour Change addresses key concepts, elements, factors and theories regarding motivation and behavioural change, trying to offer an evidence-based and practical approach to exercise professionals dealing with a significant challenge, to help people to change their lives by being more active and especially more often (as frequency of activity will be the real and critical key factor to improve health status in and inactive population). In this E-book chapter there is information on the types of behaviour affecting health in both positive and negative ways.

• Type: E-Books
• Taal: Engels
• Categorieën: Fitness Personal training Studies en onderzoek