Table 1 Table outlining the intervention strategies delivered in each KAPA session

Review current health

Explore knowledge on PA and educate on the PA guidelines

Reflect and compare current PA levels with PA guidelines

Cost-benefit analysis and mental imagery of two alternate futures

Provide information about local PA services

Introduce and demonstrate illustrated exercise booklet

Plan weekly physical activities

Barriers and facilitators of completing the PA plan

Identify people who can provide social support

PA goal setting

Rate commitment and confidence ratings towards meeting goals

Provide and discuss the use of PA diaries and pedometers

Document a signature of commitment

Reflect on PA diaries and goal achievement and adapt plans and goals accordingly.

Problem solve high-risk situations and write “if then” plans.

Encourage the use of self-monitoring tools and accessing social support

Reflect on PA diaries, goal achievement, if then plans, and adapt plans and goals accordingly.

Introduce relapse prevention strategies (i.e. monitoring tools, reflecting on past successes, recovering from lapses, planning coping strategies).

Building new habits (i.e. building knowledge of habit formation, discussing poor PA habits, keeping a habit diary)

Rewarding good PA behaviours

Reflecting on enjoyment gained from being more active

Reflect on PA diaries, goal achievement, if then plans, and adapt plans and goals accordingly.

Identifying and planning for possible changes in life circumstances

Identifying plans to over-ride old PA habits

Discussing stress management

Planning for mentally challenging times

Reflect on PA diaries, goal achievement, if then plans, and adapt plans and goals accordingly.

Reflect on self-regulation skills

Plan how people intend to keep physically active after KAPAs end

Reflect on achievements and give praise

Sign a pledge of commitment