Wellness Motivation Theory in Practice

Course overview

This course provides a theory-driven approach to developing a culturally relevant motivational intervention to promote physical activity among older Hispanic women. The wellness motivation theory (WMT) guided development of Intervencion de Motivacion Para Actividad Fisica [Motivational Intervention for Physical Activity], grounded in formative research, partnership with community members, and strengths of community-based physical activity interventions with Hispanic women. The Intervention focuses on the mechanisms that link motivational resources to physical activity, fostering social contextual and behavioral change process resources.