Drawn from the smoking cessation literature, the 5 A’s (Assess; Advise; Agree; Assist; Arrange) give providers an organizing principle for understanding the steps that support patients in behavior change. This bibliography includes a description of the 5 A’s in practice and methods for applying them to physical activity counseling in health settings. Also included are journal articles, books and chapters, websites, presentations, and training manuals.

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5 A's Behavior Change Model

Assessment Bibliography