Month Session content | BCT’s extracted from the intervention matrix | |
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1 Initial consultation: the aim of this session is to build a rapport with the participants, analyse their behaviours and develop effective action plans using motivational interviewing. | ||
1.a Review health status | ||
1.b Explore physical activity knowledge and provide information on the physical activity guidelines | 5.1 | |
1.c Reflect on current physical activity levels (strength, MVPA, balance) and compare with physical activity guidelines, problem solve how to meet the guidelines | 1.2, 1.6, 2.2 | |
1.d Decisional balance analysis with mental imagery of two possible futures | 9.2, 9.3 | |
1.e Provide physical activity education and information about the physical activity services within the local community | 5.3 | |
1.f Introduce home exercise booklet and demonstrate exercises | 4.1, 6.1 | |
1.g Write a weekly physical activity plan (how, what, when and who with approach) | 1.4 | |
1.h Identify the barriers and facilitators relating to a person’s capability, opportunity and motivation to perform the plan | 1.2 | |
1.i Identify mechanisms of social support | 3.1 | |
1.j SMART goals for physical activity behaviours and outcomes | 1.1, 1.3 | |
1.k Modify goals and plans in accordance to self-reported commitment and confidence ratings | 1.9 | |
1.l Introduce the use of monitoring tools (i.e. physical activity diaries and pedometers) | 2.3, 2.4, 12.5 | |
1.m Summaries the session, gain a signature of commitment and confirm date of next session | 1.8, 1.9 | |
2 Follow-up session 1: the first follow-up meeting aims to facilitate adherence to the physical activity plan and goals. | ||
2.a Review health status | ||
2.b Review physical activity diaries, attainment of goals and revise/adapt physical activity plans and goals. | 1.4, 1.5,1.7, 2.2, 2.5 | |
2.c Use a motivational interviewing approach to help problem solve high-risk situations where physical activity has not been performed and write “if then” plans | 1.2, 1.4, 3.1 | |
2.d Encourage the use of diaries | 2.3 | |
2.e Reinforce social support mechanisms | 3.1 | |
2.f Summaries the session and confirm date of next session | ||
3 Follow-up session 2: the aim of the second follow-up meeting is to facilitate physical activity adherence and introduce behaviour maintenance strategies. | ||
Repeat steps 2a, 2b and 2c performed in the first follow-up meeting (i.e. session 2). | ||
3.a Relapse prevention strategies: (i) continued use of monitoring systems, (ii) reflecting on past successes, (iii) reflecting on lapses to identify high-risk situations and (iv) develop coping strategies | 1.2, 1.4, 2.3, 2.4, 15.3 | |
3.b Building new habits: (i) education of habit formation, (ii) self-review of poor physical activity habits, (iii) record habits in diary | 2.3, 8.3 | |
3.c Use of rewards for enacting good physical activity behaviours and goal attainment | 10.7, 10.9 | |
3.d Reflecting on enjoyment and satisfaction levels of being more active | 11.2 | |
Repeat steps 2d, 2e and 2f performed in the first follow-up meeting (i.e. session 2). | ||
4 and 5 Follow-up sessions 3 and 4: the third and fourth follow-up meetings aim to help the participant build the self-regulation skills that they need to maintain the desired health behaviours. | ||
Repeat steps 2a, 2b and 2c performed in the first follow-up meeting (i.e. session 2). | ||
4.a Problem solving and planning for possible future environmental and life changes | 1.2, 1.4 | |
4.b Reviewing habit diaries | 2.2 | |
4.c Problem solve and write plans to over-ride old habits (i.e. behaviour substitution plans and removing environmental triggers). | 1.2, 1.4, 7.5, 8.2 | |
5.a Identifying stress management strategies (e.g. rest breaks, Tia-Chi, mindfulness) | 11.2 | |
5.b Planning for times of low psychological resource levels (i.e. stress, grieving) | 1.4, 11.2, 11.3 | |
Repeat steps 2d, 2e and 2f performed in the first follow-up meeting (i.e. session 2). | ||
6 Follow-up session 5: the last session aimed to build on the skills needed to maintain healthier physical activity habits | ||
Repeat steps 2a, 2b and 2c performed in the first follow-up meeting (i.e. session 2). | ||
6.a Reflect on newly developed self-regulation skills | 15.3 | |
6.b Review physical activity plans and detail how people intend to maintain physical activity without further guidance | 1.4 | |
6.c Review achievements and provide praise | 2.7, 10.4 | |
6.d Close the session and sign a pledge of commitment | 1.8, 1.9 |