Chapter 3: The Psychology of Exercise Flashcards
The role of psychology in fitness and wellness is strongly rooted in which area?
Behavioral change
The field of psychology focuses on what domain?
The mind and behavior
Which subtopic of psychology deals with how the environment affects exercise behavior?
Sport and exercise psychology
Which type of professional is qualified to counsel individuals who are diagnosed with depression, using exercise as a supplemental treatment?
Psychologist or psychiatrist
The intensity and direction of someone’s effort describe which of the following?
Motivation
The social standing of a person or group that includes education, income, and occupation describes which term?
Socioeconomic Status
Extrinsic motivation is characterized by which of the following?
Participating in an activity or behavior for some type of reward or recognition from others
Which type of motivation would be characterized by a client who enjoys the process of becoming fitter?
Intrinsic Motivation
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?
Help the client determine her barriers, and talk through strategies to overcome them
Adjusting daily priorities is a strategy to overcome which barrier?
Lack of time
If a new client indicates that they are frustrated with their lack of expected results, which barrier are they likely experiencing?
Unrealistic Goals
Which barrier is most often cited as a top barrier among most individuals?
Lack of time
Unrealistic goals can become a barrier when what happens?
When goals are not adjusted
Not having someone to exercise with would be an example of which type of barrier?
Lack of social support
When someone feels insecure about how they think others are viewing their body
Social Physique Anxiety
Social Physique Anxiety is more prevalent in which population?
Females
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?
Convenience
What term describes when someone has mixed feelings about exercise and can see both pros and cons of participating?
Ambivalence
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?
Probe further to determine other barriers they are experiencing and possible motives to participate.
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?
Social influence
Social support is best describes by which statement?
The intention things that people do to assist others to achieve a specific behavior
Empathy is best describes as…?
The ability to identify with how another person feels
Providing encouragement and being empathetic is an example of which type of social support?
Emotional support
Which type of support describes the actions that a person takes to help another persona engage in exercise?
Instrumental support
Loaning some exercise bangs to a client who is scheduled to go on vacation is an example of which type of social support?
Instrumental support
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?
Informational support
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?
Companionship support
The impact that family members, peers, or coworkers have over someone’s decision to exercise describes which of the following terms?
Group influence
Which source of social support has been shown to be particularly important for older adults?
Family
When family members are not supportive of exercise-related behaviors, it can be viewed as which of the following?
A barrier to exercise
Which source of social support for exercise is the most influential for children and adolescents?
Parents
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?
Exercise leader
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?
Leader’s qualities
Changing leadership style based on the size of a group would be an example of which component of leadership?
Situational factors
An important aspect of an established exercise group
The group feels distinct from other people
The number of sidewalks available in a community is an example of what?
The built environment
A community could influence physical activity for its inhabitants by doing what?
Creating more green spaces, playgrounds, and walking trails
Having poor body image is most likely to be associated with what?
Low self-esteem
Self-esteem is defined as…
How someone evaluates their own self-worth physically, emotionally, and socially
Self-esteem and body image are said to have which type of relationship?
Reciprocal
