What are Groups About? Basic Principles of Group Work for Health-Related Physical Activity.

Toropainen, Erja; Rinne, Marjo

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ERIC Number: EJ583345

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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What are Groups About? Basic Principles of Group Work for Health-Related Physical Activity.

Toropainen, Erja; Rinne, Marjo

Patient Education and Counseling, v33 suppl 1 pS105-S09 Apr 1998

Defines basic group processes such as norms, roles, social support, and the developmental phases of a group, and applies them to physical activity groups. Three kinds of groups are differentiated: (1) on-the-spot information; (2) physical activity; (3) interactive promotional groups. Interactive promotional groups help people adopt health-related lifestyles. (Author/EMK)

Descriptors: Adults, Conference Proceedings, Group Dynamics, Group Instruction, Health Promotion, Health Related Fitness, Instructional Leadership, Models, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Physical Health

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Note: Supplement issue: "Promotion of Health-Related Physical Activity among Adults." For related articles, see CG 553 619-624.