Session | Topics and activities |
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Session 1 Introductory session | Introduction to program |
What is physical activity and sedentary behaviour? Participants receive an individualised physical activity report based on accelerometer measured physical activity | |
The health of Arab-Australians (e.g., general health, physical activity levels, cultural factors influencing physical activity participation) | |
SMART goals (discussion and setting short and long-term goals) | |
Physical activity session—warm up, light-moderate intensity strength-based activities, cool down | |
Session 2 Physical inactivity versus sedentary behaviour and the influence of traditional gender norms on physical activity | The distinction between physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour |
Traditional gender roles and its impact on physical activity participation | |
Discussion on strategies to increase physical activity—discussions based on current and previous barriers encountered | |
Revisiting SMART goals | |
Physical activity session—warm up, Pilates, cool down | |
Session 3 Interpersonal support and maintenance for physical activity | Interpersonal support and physical activity |
Maintenance—discussion on strategies for maintenance and discussion on any self-reported changes in physical activity and sedentary behaviour habits (progress monitoring) | |
Strategies to increase physical activity—discussions based on current and previous barriers encountered | |
Physical activity session—warm up, Dancing/Zumba, cool down | |
Session 4 Chronic disease and physical activity among Arab-Australians | Chronic disease among Arab-Australians—discussion of rates of chronic disease experienced among Arab-Australians (comparisons made by physical activity level and with non-Arab populations) |
Physical activity among Arab-Australian populations—discussion on impact of acculturation, potential reasons for physical activity decline, aspects of Arab culture influencing participation, and ways to address physical activity decline | |
Strategies to increase physical activity—discussions based on current and previous barriers encountered | |
Physical activity session—warm up, light-moderate intensity strength-based activities, cool down | |
Session 5 Mental health and motivation | Physical activity and mental health—discussion of the benefits of physical activity towards mental health and reasons why physical activity makes us feel better. Discussion on physical activity and stress/stress management |
Motivation for physical activity—discussion on time management, overcoming laziness, and sustaining motivation in the long-term | |
Strategies to increase physical activity—discussion based on current and previous barriers encountered | |
Physical activity session—warm up, Pilates, cool down | |
Session 6 Conclusion of intervention and long-term maintenance | Program revision—revision quiz and recap of topics covered throughout program |
Revisiting SMART goals and preparation for post-intervention physical activity maintenance | |
Group discussions and interactive activities—recap strategies learnt and implemented and also discussions on long-term physical activity maintenance | |
Q and A—opportunity for participants to ask questions about any topics covered | |
Physical activity session—warm up, Dancing/Zumba, cool down |