Ecological Model
A model of health that emphasizes the linkages and relationships among multiple factors (or determinants) affecting health.
Ecological Model (Ruderman, 2025)
The motto is “Health Starts where we live, learn, work, and play”.
Social Determinants of Health (Ruderman, 2025)
These approaches assume that rational cognitive activity controls complex behaviors and focus on identifying behavior determinants.
Cognitive-based Approaches (Buchan et al., 2012)
To effectively increase physical activity, these strategies that have been proven by research to work should be used.
Evidence-based Strategies (USDHHS, 2008, 2018)
This has been engineered out of daily lives, making us more sedentary.
Physical Activity (Draper & Stratton, 2018)
Social/Policy, Community, Institutional, Interpersonal, and Individual components belong to this model.
Components of the Ecological Model (Ruderman, 2025)
This includes 'attainment of the highest level of health for all people' and eliminating health disparities.
Health Equity (Ruderman, 2025)
This model describes behavioral determinants and how they can be altered to produce effective health behavior.
Social Cognitive Theory (Buchan et al., 2012)
These are signs that encourage people to make active choices like taking the stairs.
Point-of-Decision Prompts (USDHHS, 2008, 2018)
This process enables people to control and improve their health.
Health Promotion (WHO, 1998)
This component includes school and workplace food options and opportunities for physical activity, wellness programs, clinics, or gyms.
Institutional Component (Ruderman, 2025)
The WHO rates this as one of the main causes of premature death, linked to chronic diseases like cancer and diabetes.
Physical Inactivity (Buchan et al., 2012)
This Social Cognitive Theory variable predicts behavior, goal setting, persistence, and coping with stress.
Self-efficacy (Buchan et al., 2012)
These community interventions are highly visible and sustainable, reaching many people.
Community Wide Campaigns (USDHHS, 2008, 2018)
This charter outlines five core health promotion actions.
The 1986 Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion (Draper & Stratton, 2018)
These factors include access to healthy food, recreational facilities, healthcare, street walkability, outdoor safety, and active neighbors.
Community Factors (Ruderman, 2025)
Research shows individuals who exercise out of _________ are more likely to stick with an exercise program.
Enjoyment (Buchan et al., 2012)
This theory sees people as active, curious, and self-motivated, proposing autonomy, competence, and relatedness as needs.
Self Determination Theory (Buchan et al., 2012)
Children and adolescents should get this amount of physical activity daily.
60 minutes (1 hour) (USDHHS, 2008, 2018)
This involves community members in decision-making and strategy implementation.
Community Empowerment (Draper & Stratton, 2018)
This targeting involves developing an intervention for a specific population subgroup that shares common characteristics.
Cultural Targeting (Morgan et al., 2016)
Regular _______ is associated with decreased risk of chronic conditions such as obesity and mental illness.
Physical Activity (Morgan et al., 2016)
This theory supports intrinsic motivation and internalization through the support of autonomy, competence, and relatedness.
The Basic Needs Theory (Buchan et al., 2012)
Children should include vigorous-intensity physical activity on at least this many days a week.
3 days (USDHHS, 2008, 2018)
These strategies aim to change knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes to promote physical activity.
Educational Strategies (Golden & Earp, 2012)