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. 2019 Nov 8;16(22):4368. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16224368

Table 1.

Intervention program strategies. Cognitive phase. Self-determination theory (SDT), transtheoretical model (TTM).

Strategies Description TTM/SDT Primary Target
Awareness-raising Meetings to increase information about the benefits and risks of physical activity TTM Awareness
Evaluate decisional balance Motivational interviews to analyze pros and cons of changing behavior, identifying barriers; to identify intrinsic goals; to agree upon an action plan TTM Reevaluation
Time management Use of time resources and the way to achieve goals. Regulation and control of time SDT Autonomy
Increase knowledge about physical activity guidelines Participants receive information about the PA recommendations SDT Motivation
Knowledge about facilities Provide knowledge about the facilities and activity offer of the city and the university SDT Autonomy
Emphasize responsibility Researchers encourage participants to assume responsibility in decision-making SDT Autonomy

We acknowledge that the three needs are interrelated, and thus, strategies may support more than one need. However, we have highlighted the primary need to be targeted. Abbreviations: Physical activity (PA).