B4 - Theories of Exercise Behaviour

Question 1

theories of reasoned action (TRA)

Answer 1

focuses on predicting single-instance activity

ones intention to exercise

intention is determined by two factors 1) attitude and 2) subjective norms

Question 2

theory of reasoned action

Answer 2

attitudes: positive and negative feelings toward performing a behaviour (eg. exercise)

subjective norms: expectations of others and motivation to comply with expectations

Question 3

perceived behavioural control (PBC)

Answer 3

degree of personal control over ones own behaviour

account for many potential barriers to exercise

attitude, subjective norm, pbc –> intention –> behaviour

Question 4

limitations to TRA

Answer 4

may be useful only for predicting behaviours that the individual perceives to be under his/her control

Question 5

limitations to TPB

Answer 5

ability to predict behaviour is limited by elapsed time between the intention and the behaviour, as well as by the behaviours repeatability

Question 6

transtheoretical model

Answer 6

1. precontemplation (no intention)
2. contemplation (intentions to start within the next six months)
3. preparation (intention to start in immediate future)
4. action (exercising)
5. maintenance (exercising for six months)

Question 7

motivational theories

Answer 7

• intrinsic motivation (motivation to engage in activity for its own sake)
• extrinsic motivation (ability of external rewards to motivate behaviour)
• amotivation (absence of motivation)

Question 8

key idea of the SDT (self determination theory)

Answer 8

1. self-determination
2. competence
3. relatedness/social interactions

Question 9

personal investment theory

Answer 9

sense of self, perceived option, personal incentives —> meaning –> personal investment