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AOS 2: The Social-Ecological Model

Key Knowledge: Components of the social-ecological model (individual, social environment, physical environment and policy) and/or the Youth Physical Activity Promotion Model
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Key Skills: Apply a social-ecological model and/or the Youth Physical Activity Promotion Model to critique physical activity initiatives and strategies aimed at increasing physical activity and/or reducing sedentary behaviour for a range of populations in a variety of settings

What is the Social-Ecological Model?

The Social-ecological model is a framework used to develop, implement and critique health promotion strategies aimed at improving the health of people by promoting physical activity and limiting sedentary behaviour. Within this model, there are 4 interrelated and overlapping layers that represent each level of the model, beginning with individuals in the centre, the social environment, followed by the physical environment and then the policy level. See below video for a greater explanation.
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References:

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O'Keef, Walsh, Millar, Cleary, & Quinlan. (2017). Live it up 1: VCE physical education Units 1 & 2. Retrieved from http://www.jacaranda.com.au/solutions/jacaranda-vce-physical-education-sample-chapters/

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Youtube url: https://youtu.be/vrT_w4-eO_Y

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