Table 2 Description of RAW-PA objectives, theoretical approach and behaviour change techniques targeted
Week | Theme | Intervention objective | Determinants or mediatorsa | Behaviour change techniquesb[40] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Knowing is the First Step! | Familiarisation with the Fitbit® Flex | Knowledge | Self-monitoring behaviour |
2 | Build it Up! | Developing goal setting skills Identifying barriers to physical activity engagement | Self-efficacy Benefits/barriers | Goal-setting (behaviours) Problem solving |
3 | Pair Up! | Encourage friends/peers to increase their activity levels | Modelling behaviour Social support | Social support - practical Social support - emotional |
4 | The Happy Dance | Celebrating the achievement of set goals | Self-efficacy Benefits/barriers | Goal-setting (behaviours) Action planning Social reward |
5 | It’s a Social Movement | Providing social support for physical activity | Enjoyment Outcome expectations | Social support - practical Social support - emotional |
6 | Reach for the Stars! | Tracking activity levels across the day in comparison to sports stars | Enjoyment Self-monitoring and contracting | Problem solving Instruction on performing a behaviour Social comparison |
7 | Break it Up! | Identifying and sharing strategies for breaking up sitting time | Self-efficacy Modelling behavioural | Habit reversal Self-efficacy Social support - practical |
8 | Step it Up! | Evaluating and adjusting set goals | Self-efficacy Barriers/benefits | Focus on past success Review of outcome goals Set graded tasks |
9 | Buddy Up! | Support friends/family to increase their own physical activity | Modelling behaviour Enjoyment | Modelling behaviour Identification of self as role model |
10 | Mark it Up! | Identifying and sharing strategies for increasing steps at school Raising awareness of activity opportunities provided at school | Availability Access | Social support Social comparison Action planning |
11 | Globe Trotter | Evaluating set goals Reflecting on journey so far | Self-efficacy Outcome evaluations | Self-monitoring Review of outcome goals |
12 | Keep it Up! | Message reinforcement Confidence to be physically active | Knowledge Self-efficacy Benefits/barriers | Commitment Review of outcome and behavioural goals Relapse prevention |