Chapter 4: Lesson 1 Flashcards
Physical Activity
Bodily movement that results in energy expenditure and encompasses many modes and intensities. Movement that is not structured exercise such as recreational pursuits (e.g., golfing, gardening, and walking a dog).
Adherence
The level of commitment to a behavior or plan of action.
Autonomy
Acting in accordance with how one wants to behave.
Intrinsic motivation
When people engage in an activity or behavior because they feel a sense of satisfaction.
Third space
A communal space, separate from home or work, where the client experiences their own sense of identity and relationship to others.
Behavior change techniques (BCTs)
Client interventions that are used to change some determinant of behavior.
Self-efficacy
One’s belief that they can complete a task, goal, or performance; also known as self-confidence.
Ambivalence
Describes a person’s state of mixed feelings about a situation.
Self-monitoring
Observing, measuring, and evaluating one’s own behavior, often in the form of a diary or log.
Determinants of behavior
Refers to the psychological, social, or environmental factors that influence behavior.
Intention
A construct that captures motivational factors that influence behavior. It indicates how hard people are willing to try and how much effort they are planning to exert.
Self-determination theory
A broad theoretical framework for the study of human motivation.
Autonomous motivation
When motives for exercise relate to valuing the outcome, when exercise is consistent with the client’s identity, or when the client enjoys exercise.
Planning
A concrete representation of when and where exercise will occur.
Attitudes
The degree to which a person has a favorable or unfavorable evaluation of the behavior of interest.
