Ch 8 - Social-Ecological Model: Understanding and Application

Which of the following is the primary purpose of the social-ecological model?

• To design, implement, and critique strategies and programs that promote physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour.

• To measure only individual physical activity levels.

• To focus solely on government policy changes.

• To promote only competitive sports.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four components of the social-ecological model?

• Individual

• Social environment

• Physical environment

• Economic policy

At the individual level of the social-ecological model, which factor is considered?

• Community norms

• Knowledge

• Social support

• Healthcare professionals

Which of the following best describes the social environment level in the social-ecological model?

• It includes family, partners, peers, institutions, organisations, social support, healthcare professionals, educators, community norms, cultural backgrounds, and community socioeconomic status.

• It focuses only on government regulations.

• It is limited to individual motivation.

• It only considers physical infrastructure.

Which of the following is included at the physical environment level?

• Urban planning policies

• Education policies

• Availability and access to sport and recreation facilities

• Workplace policies

At which level are urban planning policies considered?

• Physical environment level

• Policy level

• Social level

• Personal level

Which of the following is an example of the "Individual" factor in the socio-ecological model for promoting physical activity?

• A positive attitude towards physical activity

• Government policies that support bike lanes

• A family that supports riding a bike to school

• An aesthetic route that is safe to ride on

Which of the following best describes the "Physical environment" factor in the context of riding a bike to school?

• A family that supports riding a bike to school

• A positive attitude towards physical activity

• An aesthetic route that is safe to ride on

• Government policies that support bike lanes

How does the "Social environment" influence a student's decision to ride a bike to school?

• By providing a safe route to school

• By supporting riding a bike to school as a family

• By creating government policies for bike lanes

• By encouraging positive attitudes towards physical activity

A student wants to ride their bike to school, but their family does not support this decision. According to the socio-ecological model, which factor is acting as a barrier?

• Individual

• Policies

• Physical environment

• Social environment