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. 2017 Jan 4;17:6. doi: 10.1186/s12889-016-3945-5

Table 2.

Description of RAW-PA objectives, theoretical approach and behaviour change techniques targeted

Week Theme Intervention objective Determinants or mediatorsa Behaviour change techniquesb[40]
1 Knowing is the First Step! Familiarisation with the Fitbit® Flex Knowledge Self-monitoring behaviour
2 Build it Up! Developing goal setting skills
Identifying barriers to physical activity engagement
Self-efficacy
Benefits/barriers
Goal-setting (behaviours)
Problem solving
3 Pair Up! Encourage friends/peers to increase their activity levels Modelling behaviour
Social support
Social support - practical
Social support - emotional
4 The Happy Dance Celebrating the achievement of set goals Self-efficacy
Benefits/barriers
Goal-setting (behaviours)
Action planning
Social reward
5 It’s a Social Movement Providing social support for physical activity Enjoyment
Outcome expectations
Social support - practical
Social support - emotional
6 Reach for the Stars! Tracking activity levels across the day in comparison to sports stars Enjoyment
Self-monitoring and contracting
Problem solving
Instruction on performing a behaviour
Social comparison
7 Break it Up! Identifying and sharing strategies for breaking up sitting time Self-efficacy
Modelling behavioural
Habit reversal
Self-efficacy
Social support - practical
8 Step it Up! Evaluating and adjusting set goals Self-efficacy
Barriers/benefits
Focus on past success
Review of outcome goals
Set graded tasks
9 Buddy Up! Support friends/family to increase their own physical activity Modelling behaviour
Enjoyment
Modelling behaviour
Identification of self as role model
10 Mark it Up! Identifying and sharing strategies for increasing steps at school
Raising awareness of activity opportunities provided at school
Availability
Access
Social support
Social comparison
Action planning
11 Globe Trotter Evaluating set goals
Reflecting on journey so far
Self-efficacy
Outcome evaluations
Self-monitoring
Review of outcome goals
12 Keep it Up! Message reinforcement
Confidence to be physically active
Knowledge
Self-efficacy
Benefits/barriers
Commitment
Review of outcome and behavioural goals
Relapse prevention

aBased on Social Cognitive Theory [43] and Behavioural Choice Theory [44]

bBehaviour change techniques from the Behaviour Change Technique taxonomy [40]