Many work-site physical activity interventions use theoretical variables in the design of their
programs. Yet, these interventions do not document the degree of change in theoretical …

King et al.] and Dishman2 have reviewed previous intervention research and described the
effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral approaches to increasing the adoption of exercise …

Purpose. To compare the effectiveness of stage-matched vs. social-cognitive physical
activity interventions in a work setting. Both interventions were designed as minimal-contact …

PURPOSE The ihigh attrition rate associated with exercise participation has led researchers
to study the conditions related to exercise adherence. The application of behavioral science …

Objective: To identify the degree to which the social cognitive theory constructs targeted by
the Planning to Be Active Program (PBA) were mediators of moderate-intensity exercise …

Behavioral science theories have been used to develop physical activity interventions;
however, little is known as to whether these interventions are effective due to changes in …

The mechanisms that underlie successful initiation and adherence to physical activity
regimens are not well understood. Few theoretical models have used consistent explanatory …

Counseling by health care providers has the potential to increase physical activity in
sedentary patients, yet few studies have tested interventions for physical activity counseling …

PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effects of a Social Cognitive
Theory-based intervention designed to increase the frequency of leisure time planned …

This study examined predictors of exercise maintenance following completion of a physical
activity intervention. Sedentary adults recruited through newspaper advertisements were …