Chapter 3 & 4 - Psychology of Exercise, Behavioral Coaching Flashcards
Amotivation
Describes when someone is not motivated to engage
Extrinsic Motivation
External
Reward, recognition
Intrinsic Motivaton
Internal
Feeling a sense of satisfaction, competence, belonging, & autonomy/control
Enjoy the process and see value in the journey
Appreciate physical and mental benefits from exercise
Stages of Change - Precontemplation
No plan to exercise
Stages of Change - Contemplation
Planning to exercise within 6 months
Stages of Change - Preparation
Taken steps towards exercising
May be exercising but not regularly
Stages of Change - Action
Exercising regularly for less than 6 months
Stages of Change - Maintenance
6+ months of consistent exercise
Stages of Change - Termination
Never going back
SMART Goals
Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Timely
Types of Social Support - Instrumental
Actual actions of a person that help another person engage in a behavior
Providing them with transportation, paying for their gym membership, watching their children while they exercise
Types of Social Support - Emotional
Encouragement and positive reinforcement being provided, including being caring and empathetic and showing concern
Listening when they are frustrated, telling them they are doing great, asking how their workout is going
Types of Social Support - Informational
Receiving accurate information about a behavior or topic.
Most common provided by a fitness professional
Giving advice on how to achieve optimal health and fitness, providing education about current physical activity recommendations, educating on risk of poor health from a sedentary lifestyle
Types of Social Support - Companionship
The way someone engages in a behavior with another individual
Exercising with someone, finding physically active options for social gatherings
Helps eliminate excuses for skipping a workout due to scheduling with others
Outcome Goals
Goals focused on end result
