Chapter 2 - Adherence Flashcards
Adherence
the extent to which people stick to their plans or treatment recommendations; exercise adherence is the extent to which people follow, or stick to, an exercise program
What is the personal trainer’s role in building adherence?
1) program design
2) role clarity
3) goal setting
4) contracts and agreements
motivation
the psychological drive that gives purpose and direction to behavior
What are the two types of motivation?
intrinsic and extrinsic
intrinsic motivation
means that a person is engaged in exercise activity for the inherent pleasure and experience that comes from the engagement itself
extrinsic motivation
the engagement in exercise for any benefit other than the joy of participation
Self Efficacy
the belief in your own capability to partake in an exercise program
What are 5 key strategies that personal trainers should use to help maintain client motivation?
1) Social Support
2) Be assertive with progress
3) Learn to Self Regulate
4) Identify High Risk Situations
5) Avoid Bad/Negative Influences
Transtheoretical Model of behavioral change
a theory of behavior that examines one’s readiness to change and identifies 5 stages:
1) pre-contemplation
2) contemplation
3) preparation
4) action
5) maintenance
Transtheoretical Model: Precontemplation
A person who is not even thinking about exercising
Transtheoretical Model: Contemplation
A sedentary individual who is considering starting a workout routine as they begin to see the negative outcomes of inactivity
Transtheoretical Model: Preparation
A person who works out sometimes and is physically and mentally preparing themselves to start a program
Transtheoretical Model: Action
A person who has been exercising regularly but for less than 6 months
Transtheoretical Model: Maintenance
A person who has been exercising regularly for more tan 6 months
What are the three categories of factors that influence exercise participation and adherence?
1) personal attributes
2) environmental factors
3) physical-activity factors
