Ch 3 Psychology of Exercise Flashcards
The intensity and direction of someone’s effort to participate in an activity or engage in a behavior
Motivation
When someone participates in an activity or behavior for some type of reward or recognition from others
Extrinsic Motivation
The motivation to do something that comes from within an individual; it is strongly related to long-term adherence
Intrinsic Motivation
What is the top barrier to exercise among all ages?
Lack of time
When people feeling anxious about how others perceive their bodies and can be a barrier to exercise participation
Social Physique Anxiety
Support that includes the tangible things that assist people with the ability to exercise, such as providing transportation to a fitness
Instrumental Support
Support that comes from being caring, empathetic, and concerned about someone’s experience with exercise.
Emotional Support
Support that provides accurate and current information about fitness and exercise; one of the main reasons why someone will seek out a fitness professional
Informational Support
Support when someone exercises with another person
Companionship Support
Influence held by other people over whether or not someone exercises and can come from family members, parents, exercise leaders, exercise groups, or the surrounding community
Group Influence
Influence important for children and adolescents, whereas instrumental support is often cited as the most influential type of support
Parental Influence
Sets the tone of the class and is responsible for creating an inviting and inclusive exercise environment
Exercise Leaders
Consists of the participants who are present for a given class or session, but have distinct characteristics and can lead to additional accountability and encouragement
Exercise Groups
Influences exercise by the safety level of the exercise environment and the number of opportunities for exercise, which includes sidewalks, green spaces, playgrounds, and walking trails
Community Influence
Which leadership component refers to the leader being a great example for how to live a healthy and balanced life, which includes being optimistic, empathetic, and knowledgeable?
Leader’s qualities
Psychological Benefits of Exercise
improved mood, better sleep quality, increased self-esteem, improved body image, and fewer depression and anxiety symptoms
Research has demonstrated that moderate-intensity exercise is best for which of the following?
Providing psychological benefits
When it comes to barriers to exercise, which statement is correct?
Barriers to exercise are often cited by people who are sedentary or infrequently active.
Which of the following describes attitude?
The degree to which a person has a favorable or unfavorable evaluation of a behavior
Which source of social support has been shown to be particularly important for older adults?
Family
