Stages of Change Model

Stages of Change ModelStage 1. Precontemplation

• Not considering behavioural change

• No intention of being more active within the next 6 months. • Not aware their lack of

activity is a problem.

• Most difficult group

• Only start to think about change due to constant pressure or after a significant health event eg. heart attack.

Stage 1

Stages of Change Model

Stage 2. Contemplation

• Acknowledge that they need to become more active.

• Weighing up the pros and cons of being more active.

• Intention of becoming more active within the next 6 months.

• Some individuals remain in this stage for long periods.

Stage 2

Stages of Change Model

Stage 3. Preparation• Seriously considering

becoming more active  • May exercise once or twice a

week or several times a month.

• May be doing physical activity but are not meeting the physical activity guidelines.

Stage 3

Stages of Change Model

Stage 4. Action

• Requires the largest effort, time and energy.

• Attempting to follow National Physical Activity Guidelines.

• Relapse is common, however if an individual maintains the active stage for six months they move into the maintenance stage.

Stage 4

Stages of Change Model

Relapse

• Potential of relapse at any stage between precontemplation and termination.

• Individuals who have reached maintenance stage are more likely to only relapse to Stage 3.

• Individuals who have never reached Stage 5 can relapse to Stage 1.

• Relapse is not failure and occurs most commonly between Stages 2 and 4.

Strategies for promoting PA

Readiness to change – (motivational readiness)

VCE Physical Education - Unit 3

Are you accumulating at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most (five+) days of the week?

No Yes

Are you accumulating at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical

activity at least one day per week?

Have you been doing this on a regular basis for the last six months?

Do you intend to increase your

physical activity?

If you’re doing physical activity

irregularly, you’re in the preparation

stage.

If you’re not even thinking about it, you are in the

precontemplation stage.

If you're giving it a thought now and then but not doing it, you are in the

contemplation stage.

If you have been doing this consistently but for fewer than six months, you are in the action

stage.

If you’re maintained the new habit for six

months of more you are in the maintenance

stage.

No

No

No

Yes

Yes Yes