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Staff in Class

Staff in Class. “Kick Yo Fitness Up a Notch”. Target Population. Faculty on campus Barriers include: Lack of time Availability Lack of energy after and before work. Survey. No exercise regimen Not interested in: Weight lifting Running Time available: Mornings (before work)

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Staff in Class

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  1. Staff in Class “Kick Yo Fitness Up a Notch”

  2. Target Population • Faculty on campus • Barriers include: • Lack of time • Availability • Lack of energy after and before work

  3. Survey • No exercise regimen • Not interested in: • Weight lifting • Running • Time available: • Mornings (before work) • Afternoons (after work) • Workout style • On their own • Unless with family, friends

  4. CDC Recommendations ADULTS: • Moderate intensity aerobic activity • 2 hours & 30 minutes per week • Muscle-strengthening activities • 2 or more days a week

  5. How to Get Started • Advertisement: • Flyers & Posters • Loras Portal • E-mail • Booking Graber Wrestling Room • Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday (6-7am & 4-5pm) • We will lead the classes until we train Sport Science Interns for next semesters.

  6. Intervention • Staff in Class • Giving the staff at Loras options for classes • Sign-up Day: Friday, September 2nd, 2011 • Monday, Wednesday, Friday • 6-7am or 4-5pm • Semester long classes

  7. Intervention (cont.) • Kickboxing Class • Start with beginner’s level • Increase intensity throughout semester • Basics: Kicks, punches, etc. • Yoga Class • Start with beginner’s level • Increase flexibility and concentration throughout the semester • Basic: Poses, stretches, etc.

  8. How To Measure Success • Reflection Survey • Example questions include: • What would you like us to do differently? • What did the class leader do well? What would you change? • How did you hear about this intervention? • Did you like the time options? • Participants will fill these out at the end of the semester

  9. Theoretical Basis • Social Approach • Behavioral Approach • Theory of Planned Behavior • Based upon the idea that behavioral and normative beliefs influence the attitudes and subjective norms one believes (Lox, Martin Ginis, & Petruzzello, 2010). • Theory of Self-Determination • Directly related to a person’s motivation (Lox, Martin Ginis, & Petruzzello, 2010).

  10. Theory of Planned Behavior

  11. Accessories • Flyers • Around heavy traffic areas around campus • Sign-Up Sheet • September 2nd is the day to sign-up • Calendar • Handed out at sign-up showing times and days of the certain classes. • Waiver • To be signed at the sign-up day. • Contract and Goal-Setting Statement

  12. B U D G E T

  13. Limitations • Inexperience as instructors • Lack of incentives to join the class • Only two options of classes • Yoga and Kickboxing

  14. To Conclude… • Hope to fix existing problems and barriers • Benefits exist even if the classes fail • Heightening the physical activity of the participants. • Hope to increase total health awareness • We hope to be able to teach healthy habits in the end

  15. References • Ashford, S., Edmunds, J., & French, D. P. (2010). What is the best way to change self-efficacy to promote lifestyle and recreational physical activity? A systematic review with meta-analysis. British Journal of Health Psychology, 15(2), 265-288. • CDC. (2011). Physical Activity for Everyone. Retrieved April 12, 2011, from Cener for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/index.html • Cooper. (2010). The benefits o f e xercise in promoting long and healthy lives. Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal, IV(4),10-12. • Fortier, M. S., Kowal, J., Lemyre, L., & Orpana, H. M. (2009). Intentions and Actual Physical Activity Behavior Change in a Community-Based Sample of Middle-Aged Women: Contributions from the Theory of Planned Behavior and Self-Determination Theory. International Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 7(1), 46-67. • GAIAM. (2011). Retrieved April 26, 2011, from GAIAM; live.learn.grow: http://www.gaiam.com/category/fitness-center/fitness-gear/balanceball.do?SID=WG102SPRTAPEMACS&code=PS100FS&extcmp=ps_g_nb • Google products. (2011). Retrieved April 26, 2011, from Everlast 4008 80-Pound Traditional Heavy Bag: http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&q=punching+bag&cp=6&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&um=1&ie=UTF8&cid=5763375026966325566&sa=X&ei=Ane3TaXgBePn0QH0t6TcDw&sqi=2&ved=0CGYQ8gIwBA# • Hagger, M. S., & Chatzisarantis, N. D. (2009). Integrating the theory of planned behavior and self-determination theory in health behavior: A meta-analysis. British Journal of Health Psychology, 14(2), 275-302. • Kickboxing technique and training tips. (n.d.). Falcon Kickboxing Club. Retrieved April 26, 2011, from http://www.falcon-kickboxing.co.uk/technique_and • Lox C. L., Martin Ginis K. A., & Petruzzello S. J. (2010). The Psychology of Exercise Integrating Theory and Practice. Scottsdale, Arizona: Holcomb Hathaway, Publishers. • Resistance Tube: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Gold-s-Gym-Long-Resistance-Tube/12167856? • Richards E., Riner M., & Sands L. (2008). A Social Ecological Approach of Community Efforts to Promote Physical Activity and Weight Management. Journal of Community Health Nursing , 25, 179–192. • Standage, M., Sebire, S. J., & Loney, T. (2008). Does Exercise Motivation Predict Engagement in Objectively Assessed Bouts of Moderate-Intensity Exercise?: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 30(4), 337-352.

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