Chapter 3: The Psychology of Exercise

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Behavioral change

Question 2

The field of psychology focuses on what domain?

Answer 2

The mind and behavior

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Sport and exercise psychology

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Psychologist or psychiatrist

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Motivation

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Socioeconomic Status

Question 7

Extrinsic motivation is characterized by which of the following?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Intrinsic Motivation

Question 9

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

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Adjusting daily priorities is a strategy to overcome which barrier?

Answer 10

Lack of time

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Unrealistic Goals

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Lack of time

Question 13

Unrealistic goals can become a barrier when what happens?

Answer 13

When goals are not adjusted

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Lack of social support

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Social Physique Anxiety

Question 16

Social Physique Anxiety is more prevalent in which population?

Answer 16

Females

Question 17

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?

Answer 17

Convenience

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Ambivalence

Question 19

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?

Answer 19

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

Question 20

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?

Answer 20

Social influence

Question 21

Social support is best describes by which statement?

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Empathy is best describes as…?

Answer 22

The ability to identify with how another person feels

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Emotional support

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Instrumental support

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Instrumental support

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Informational support

Question 27

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?

Answer 27

Companionship support

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Group influence

Question 29

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

Answer 29

Family

Question 30

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

Answer 30

A barrier to exercise

Question 31

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

Answer 31

Parents

Question 32

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

Answer 32

Exercise leader

Question 33

Which leadership component refers to the leader being a great example of how to live a healthy and balanced life, which includes being optimistic, empathetic, and knowledgeable?

Answer 33

Leader’s qualities

Question 34

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

Answer 34

Situational factors

Question 35

An important aspect of an established exercise group

Answer 35

The group feels distinct from other people

Question 36

The number of sidewalks available in a community is an example of what?

Answer 36

The built environment

Question 37

A community could influence physical activity for its inhabitants by doing what?

Answer 37

Creating more green spaces, playgrounds, and walking trails

Question 38

Having poor body image is most likely to be associated with what?

Answer 38

Low self-esteem

Question 39

Self-esteem is defined as…

Answer 39

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

Question 40

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

Answer 40

Reciprocal