Health Intervention Theory

When hearing the words exercise and transportation together, most default to the basic modes such as walking, running, and biking. What these people do not know is the fact that something as simple as cycling can help prevent diseases such as obesity, cancer, mental illness, diabetes, and heart problems. Physical activity is crucial in todays world because is provides a multitude of health benefits in the long run. In an attempt to increase physical activity and overall health in college students, an Exercise is Medicine intervention must be created. For example, changing the way students get to class, meaning an alternative from walking or bus, so that they get involved in a different type of physical activity. It is important for students

This theory is used to predict someone’s goal to participate in a different than normal behavior at a time that is all-of-a-sudden. Its objective is to justify why people choose to do certain behavior over another based on the idea of self-control. Furthermore, a crucial factor for this theory is behavioral intent, influenced by having an attitude of expecting a certain outcome from the activity. A participant must weight to good with the bad, and decide whether it is worth getting involved or not. The central reason this model is being implemented is because it incorporates a new way for people to find an interest in PA. It includes aspects such as attitude, subjective norms, desire to comply with others, and much more to help seek behavior change. Another aspect that should be noted is there is a need to know a minor skill, but it is not difficult; most people already know. My population will change behavior based on the fact that it will introduce a new, and possibly more fun mode of transportation to class. Rather than walking, taking a bus, or riding a bike on your own, my initiative will present something more social and

I chose college students as my target group because they are notorious for physical inactivity and excessive use of technology, leading to about 2/3 of students having some type of health issue. Another reason college students are a great sample for this intervention is because they are always looking to have fun be with friends, and of course save money. The idea of having group bikes would be a free option for students to hang out with friends for a few minutes before class while getting to where they need in a prompt manner. Imagine someone on their way to class, and they see one of these vehicles where they can get to where they need faster in a new and interesting fashion. It is rather easy for that person to spontaneously decide they want to join in on something that could possibly lead to a positive experience after deliberating the outcomes. It is important to realize how the group bike initiative is not exclusive for college students, it is open to the general public is they pay a small fee where as students only have to show a UT ID. To go along with this, on the weekend, the bikes will be used as a way to tour the campus for those new to the area or looking to attend the