Precontemplation

Goal for Client Intervention:

Encourage understanding of how inactivity increases risks to health.

Intervention Options:

ADVISE:

• Increase awareness of particular risks apparent from medication history or visual impression that could be attributable to inactivity.
  Your risk for ___________ is reduced when you are more active.

ASSIST:

• Encourage critical thinking about current activity levels.
  How would you know if your inactivity was a problem for you?
• Support belief that active living improves health.
  Every little bit counts!
• Foster belief that people can change behaviour.
  One small step in the right direction usually leads to another.
• Provide resources if willing.
  This information is new for many people.
  Have a look and see how your activity level compares with the recommendations.

Resource Options (Click to print or order):

Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults 18-64
 Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for adults 18-64 recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per week in bouts of 10 minutes or more.  More daily physical activity provides greater health benefits. 

Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Older Adults aged 65 and older  
Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Older Adults aged 65 and older recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per week in bouts of 10 minutes or more.  More daily physical activity provides greater health benefits.  

Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Youth 12-17
Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Youth 12-17 recommend at least 60 minutes of moderate-vigorous-intensity physical activity daily.  More daily physical activity provides greater health benefits.

Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Children 5 to 11
Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Children 5 to 11 recommend at least 60 minutes of moderate-vigorous-intensity physical activity daily.  More daily physical activity provides greater health benefits. 

To order copies of the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines, go to:  https://www.publications.serviceontario.ca/ecom/

Future Intervention:

ASK:

• Have you thought about active living as a way to feel better/be healthier?

Click on Contemplation (or whatever stage they are at) below for examples of what the health professional might say to clients. These are suggestions to stimulate your thinking about what you want to say to that particular client.