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Adjusting daily priorities is a strategy to overcome which of the following barriers?

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Lack of time

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The intensity and direction of someone’s effort describes which of the following?

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Motivation

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Which source of social support has been shown to be particularly important for older adults?

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Family

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The impact that family members, peers, or coworkers have over someone’s decision to exercise described which of the following terms?

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Group influence

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A long term client has recently indicated that she wants to start training for a fitness competition and due, to her competitive nature, she indicated that she wants to win. Which type of motivations is driving her?

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Extrinsic motivation

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The social standing of a person or group that includes education, income, and occupation describes which term?

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Socioeconomic status

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Which type of motivation would be characterized by a client who enjoys the process of becoming more fit?

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Intrinsic motivation

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Loaning some exercise bands to a client who is scheduled to go on vacation is an example of which type of social support?

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Instrumental support

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A new client has indicated that they are exercising due to advice from their physician, but they are generally amotivated. What would be the best choice for the personal trainer in their initial meeting?

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Inquire further about what their motives are for participating.

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A new client is having trouble managing her busy schedule and has cancelled her last 3 personal training sessions. What is the best option for the fitness professional?

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Help the client determine her barriers, and talk through strategies to overcome them.

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When it comes to barriers to exercise, which statement is correct?

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Barriers to exercise are often cited by people who are sedentary or infrequently active.

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A known relationship between sleep and exercise is demonstrated by which statement?

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Increasing physical activity to at least 150 minutes per week at a moderate intensity can decrease symptoms of insomnia.

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The role of psychology in fitness and wellness is strongly rooted in which area?

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Behavioral change

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Long-term exercise adherence is associated with which type of motivation?

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Intrinsic motivation

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Which of the following reasons for group exercise participation is described as having a schedule and being able to anticipate what the exercise experience will be like?

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Consistency

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Which type of professionals are qualified to counsel individuals who are diagnosed with depression, using exercise as a supplemental treatment?

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Psychologist or psychiatrist

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Social physique anxiety is more prevalent in which population?

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Females

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When family members are not supportive of exercise-related behaviors, it can be viewed as which of the following?

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A barrier to exercise

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Changing leadership style based on the size of a group would be an example of which component of leadership?

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Situational factors

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Research has demonstrated that moderate-intensity exercise is best for which of the following?

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Providing psychological benefits

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An important aspect of an established exercise group includes which of the following?

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The group feels distinct from other people.

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Not having someone to exercise with would be an example of which type of barrier?

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Lack of social support

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If a new client indicates that they are frustrated with their lack of expected results, which barrier are they likely experiencing?

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Unrealistic goals

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Self-esteem is defined by which of the following?

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How someone evaluates their own self-worth physically, emotionally, and socially

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Which barrier is most often cited as a top barrier among most individuals?

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Lack of time

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At the beginning of an exercise session, a client has shared that they are in a bad mood and would rather skip the session. Which of the following observations should the fitness professional share with the client?

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Exercise is known to improve mood, even with bouts as short as 10 minutes, so exercise is a good remedy.

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Extrinsic motivation is characterized by which of the following?

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Participating in an activity or behavior for some type of reward or recognition from others

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Which term best describes when someone has mixed feelings about exercise and can see both the pros and cons of participating?

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ambivalence

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In a group exercise setting within a fitness facility, which person should greet all members, make everyone feel welcome, and ensure that participants have the right equipment and attire to participate safely?

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exercise leader

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Changing leadership style based on the size of a group would be an example of which component of leadership?

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Situational factors

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Social support is best described by which statement?

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The intentional things that people do to assist others to achieve a specific behavior

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Which scenario best demonstrates companionship support?

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Coordinating group events that are centered around physical activities

33
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Which subtopic of psychology deals with how the environment affects exercise behavior?

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Sport and exercise psychology

34
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The field of psychology focuses on which of the following domains?

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The mind and behavior

35
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Which type of support describes the actions that a person takes to help another person engage in exercise?

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Instrumental support

36
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Having poor body image is most likely to be associated with which of the following?

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Low self-esteem

37
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Having an informal role in an exercise group is demonstrated by which example?

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Planning social gatherings for the group

38
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Which of the following is true about body image?

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Body image may not match reality, and people may view their bodies in a negative way and evaluate themselves inaccurately.

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A client who has been training for 6 months has recently moved farther from the fitness facility. Which barrier should she be preparing to overcome?

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Convenience

40
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A community could influence physical activity for its inhabitants by doing which of the following?

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Creating more green spaces, playgrounds, and walking trails

41
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A benefit of being part of an exercise group includes comradery, which is described by which of the following statements?

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Participants are forming connections with people who are attempting to achieve similar results, while experiencing feelings of friendship, closeness, and loyalty.

42
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Self-esteem and body image are said to have which type of relationship?

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Reciprocal

43
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The number of sidewalks available in a community is an example of which of the following?

A

The built environment

44
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An area of science that focuses on people, and in particular, how the mind and feelings may influence behaviors.

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psychology

45
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the level of commitment to a behavior or plan of action

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adherence

46
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describes when someone is not motivated to engage in an activity or behavior

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amotivation

47
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when someone participates in an activity or behavior for some type of reward or recognition from others

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extrinsic motivation

48
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intrinsic motivatioin

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When people engage in an activity or behavior because they feel a sense of satisfaction.

49
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What is one of the most important things about psychology and its relationship with fitness and wellness?

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The role it plays in the behavioral change process

50
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Generally speaking, what does psychology influence regarding fitness and wellness on any given day?

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The decision to be physically active or not

51
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goals focused on the end result

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outcome goals

52
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refers to the process of goal pursuit

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process goals

53
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The intentional ways that people assist others in achieving a specific behavior.

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Social support

54
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A specific form of anxiety that occurs in individuals who perceive that others could be negatively evaluating their physique.

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Social physique anxiety

55
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Describes a person’s state of mixed feelings about a situation

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Ambivalence

56
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Which of the following is a top barrier to exercise, evident among adults of all ages?

A

Lack of time

57
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What trap do new exercisers often fall into?

A

Setting goals that are unrealistic

58
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Instrumental support

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The actions that directly facilitate a behavior to happen. In the context of exercise, instrumental support can include driving a person to a health club or paying for the gym membership.

59
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Emotional support

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The encouragement and positive reinforcement that is provided from an individual to another, which includes being caring, empathetic, and showing concern.

60
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Providing accurate, current, and informative information.

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informational support

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What does the term companionship support refer to?

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Engaging in a behavior with another individual

62
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What does the term mood refer to?

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How someone feels over the long term

63
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When it comes to exercise, older adults find which of the following to be the most motivating?

A

Health and well-being

64
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Which type of support is the most common provided by a fitness professional?

A

Informational support

65
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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?

A

Leader’s qualities

66
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Which source of social support for exercise is the most influential for children and adolescents?

A

parents

67
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Which statement best demonstrates empathy?

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I know that finding time to exercise is hard. I struggle to get it done sometimes as well.

68
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When a client indicates that she finds it difficult to complete a workout on her own, she is likely in need of which type of support?

A

Companionship support

69
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Social physique anxiety is best defined by which statement?

A

When someone feels insecure about how they think others are viewing their body

70
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Ambivalent people may be reluctant to start an exercise program. What should the fitness professional focus on when helping a potential client overcome this barrier?

A

Probe further to determine other barriers they are experiencing and possible motives to participate.

71
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Informational support would be provided by which example?

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Teaching a client how many minutes of cardio they should be accumulating each day

72
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Unrealistic goals can become a barrier when which of the following happens?

A

When goals are not adjusted

73
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Providing encouragement and being empathetic is an example of which type of social support?

A

Emotional support

74
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If a client is using social media to find inspiration, information, or support for their fitness endeavors, it would be an example of which social construct?

A

social influence

75
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A client who has been training consistently for over a year has indicated that he wants to find more efficient ways to exercise at home. Which type of social support does he need?

A

Informational support

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