Chapter 3: Psychology Of Exercise Summary Flashcards
Why is psychology important for exercise
It’s a component of behavioral change and plays a role in adopting a regular habits
What people are trained & licensed to treat people with mental illnesses
Psychologist and psychiatrists
What’s the term for the subtopic of psychology that focuses on the understanding why people engage in sports , EX. This will include its motives and barriers
Sport and exercises psychology is the subtopic
Define extrinsic motivation
Motivation from the outside the is rewarding like getting compliments or awards
Define Intrinsic motivation
Motivation that come from within and strongly related to long term adherence to
Why does motivation needed to be reevaluated time to time?
Motivation to exercise differs from on person to person. Motivation changes from time to time so since it changes. It needs to be reveulated
What’s are some common barrier to exercise
Lack of time
Unrealistic goals
Lack of social support
Social physique anxiety
Lack of convenience
Ambivalence
Barrier can be either eliminated or minizmized with basic strategies that provide realistic solutions or alternatives
How can lack of time be helped as a barrier?
Improve time management and regulating daily priorities
How would you set realistic goals?
By them being timely and attainable
Define social physique anxiety?
When people feel anxious about how other perceive their bodies and can be a barrier to exercise.
How to help us find activities clients enjoy will create a comfortable exercise environment
How to over come the barrier of inconvenience
Provide excellent customer service with clean facilities, and find ways to exercise outside of the facility
What does ambivalence to exercise look like?
Someone has mixed feeling to exercise and see both pros and cons of the experience
What are some examples of social influences?
Other people, the Internet, the environment. These influences can lead people towards or away from EX
Define social support
A source of someone who provides a type of need a client will have and expectations
Define instrumental support
Giving tangible things such as assisting people through exercise (spot or doing it with the
), provide transportation, assist with child care or pack someone’s gym bag
Define emotional support
Having someone show empathy, care, concerned about someone’s experience with exercise
Define informational support
It’s a main reason why someone’s seeks out a fitness professional. Include accurate and current information about fitness and exercise
Define companionship support
Support when someone exercises with another person
What does group influence in exercise?
The influence held by other people over wether or not soemone exercises and can come from family members, parents, exercises leaders, exercise groups or the surrounding community
Define parental influence
This is important for children and adolescents. Whereas instrumental support is often cited as the most influential type of support
Who sets the tone of the class?
Exercise leaders. They are responsible for creating a inviting and inclusive exercise environment
What do groups feel once they are formed?
They feel distinct from others and can lead to additional accountability and encouragement
How does community influence exercise?
Think of community as outside and public) how many sidewalks, green spaces, playgrounds and walking trails
What are the benefits of exercise to psychology
Improved mood, improved sleep quality, self esteem body image and fewer depression and anxiety symptoms
