ADOLESCENCE

Interview Questions

The following questions are intended to be used selectively to gather information, to address the family's issues and concerns, and to build partnerships.

For the Adolescent

• Do you think physical activity is important? Why (or why not)?

• Do you think you are getting enough physical activity? Why (or why not)?

• Which physical activities do you participate in? How often? For how long each time?

• Do you participate in physical activities at school? If so, which ones? How often?

• Do you participate in physical activities in your neighborhood? If so, which ones? How often?

• Do you participate in any physical activities with your parents (for example, walking, biking, hiking, skating, swimming, or running)?

• Are there any physical activities you enjoy but don't do? If so, which ones? Why?

• Are there any physical activities you don't enjoy? If so, which ones? Why?

• Do you feel that you are good at physical activities? If so, which ones? If not, why?

• Do you think you are in good shape? Can you keep up with your friends and other adoles-cents your age?

• Do you always have something available to drink during and after physical activity?

• Do you use appropriate safety equipment when you participate in physical activity? For example, do you use a helmet when you go skate-boarding, skating, or biking?

• Have you been injured while participating in physical activity?

• How much time each day do you spend watching television and videotapes or playing computer games?

For the Parent

• Do you have questions or concerns about John's participation in physical activity?

• Does he participate in regular physical activity (for example, most, if not all, days of the week)?

• Does Rebecca participate in physical education at school? If so, how often?

• What does she do after school? Does she participate in physical activity?

• Are there any physical activities John enjoys but does not do? If so, which ones? Why?

• Are there any physical activities he doesn't enjoy? If so, which ones? Why?

• During the past 6 months, has Rebecca been involved in physical activity programs? If so, which ones?

• During the past 6 months, has she trained for any physical activities? If so, which ones?

• Do you feel that John is too active? If so, why?

• Do you feel that he is not active enough? If so, why?

• Are there any physical activity programs in Rebecca's school? In the community? If so, do you think she would participate if encouraged?

• How can you help her become more active? What barriers would make this difficult?

• Do you and John participate in physical activities together? If so, which ones? How often?

• How much time each day do you allow him to watch television and videotapes or play computer games?

• Do you know where to take Rebecca in a medical emergency?

• Is your neighborhood safe enough for her to participate in physical activity outside?

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