The Secret Angel Project
About the Secret Angel
Objective:
To enhance frequencies of sports activities through improving social support and social engagement for students in the Chinese University of Hong Kong Campus. ​
Background:
This project had undergone multiple modifications accordingly from the serious constricts of the regulations under the pandemic, to after the pandemic regulations were abolished after 2023 - 03 - 01. The program is tailored made to facilitate students' engagement in daily physical activities through social support and social engagement by providing simple, yet effective sports activities with socializing occasions.
Why?
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Decline of physical activities during the pandemic
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Physical Inactivity causes chronic diseases
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Physical activity can be crucial in prevention of chronic diseases
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Social support and social engagement combined with physical activities can alleviate stress
What activities does Secret Angel provide?
Mini-games as following:
1. Basketball
2. Football
A sport activity combined with socialization
1. Bowling
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Theories
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Social Support and Efficacy Cognition
Social support plays a crucial role in strengthening an individual's self-efficacy and can provide multiple perspectives that influence positive health behaviors. This is particularly important for establishing regular physical routines. (Duncan & McAuley, 1993)
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Social Engagement and Behavioural Change
It was found that social engagement, which involves participating in social activities with friends, family, peers, and colleagues, plays a significant role in promoting behavioural changes related to exercise habits. (Liu & Lachman, 2021)