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Behavior Change Assignment 2: Inactive Physical Activity
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Behavior Change Assignment 2: Inactive Physical Activity
Changing health behaviors requires engagement with the individual’s beliefs, values, and
expectations. It also needs cognition and an understanding of how to restructure an individual’s
cognition for positive outcomes. This paper will discuss my previous and current knowledge of
the disease and how to restructure cognition to change behavior.
Past and Current Thinking On My Behavior
My previous thinking on physical inactivity was based on the existing societal norms that
those with sedentary lifestyles are wealthy and do not have to work for anything. Often,
individuals have adequate access to resources; therefore, the behavior is associated with wealth
and privilege. In our society, those engaging in manual labor, including excessive physical
activities and staying fit, were seen as low- and middle-income earners. Over time, physical
inactivity was seen as a symbol of comfort, which misled most individuals to engage in this
behavior. My perspective has changed after learning that these behaviors harm human health. I
no longer view it as a symbol of high societal status but as a health risk associated with poor
cardiovascular health (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2024). Despite knowing this,
I still struggle with incorporating exercise, among other physical activities, into my daily routine
to help change my behavior. Therefore, cognitive integration will help promote positive
outcomes.
Knowledge, Beliefs, Values, Expectation on Physical Inactivity
I have gained much knowledge regarding physical inactivity and its impact on the
individual’s health. A sedentary lifestyle includes engaging in leisure activities such as sitting or
sleeping without integrating any physical exercise during the day. This factor affects various
societal systems, including individual, social, economic, and quality of life (World Health
Behavior Change Assignment 2: Inactive Physical Activity
Student Name
Institutional Affiliation
Course
Professor Name
Date
, 2
Behavior Change Assignment 2: Inactive Physical Activity
Changing health behaviors requires engagement with the individual’s beliefs, values, and
expectations. It also needs cognition and an understanding of how to restructure an individual’s
cognition for positive outcomes. This paper will discuss my previous and current knowledge of
the disease and how to restructure cognition to change behavior.
Past and Current Thinking On My Behavior
My previous thinking on physical inactivity was based on the existing societal norms that
those with sedentary lifestyles are wealthy and do not have to work for anything. Often,
individuals have adequate access to resources; therefore, the behavior is associated with wealth
and privilege. In our society, those engaging in manual labor, including excessive physical
activities and staying fit, were seen as low- and middle-income earners. Over time, physical
inactivity was seen as a symbol of comfort, which misled most individuals to engage in this
behavior. My perspective has changed after learning that these behaviors harm human health. I
no longer view it as a symbol of high societal status but as a health risk associated with poor
cardiovascular health (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2024). Despite knowing this,
I still struggle with incorporating exercise, among other physical activities, into my daily routine
to help change my behavior. Therefore, cognitive integration will help promote positive
outcomes.
Knowledge, Beliefs, Values, Expectation on Physical Inactivity
I have gained much knowledge regarding physical inactivity and its impact on the
individual’s health. A sedentary lifestyle includes engaging in leisure activities such as sitting or
sleeping without integrating any physical exercise during the day. This factor affects various
societal systems, including individual, social, economic, and quality of life (World Health
