CLASS 3 - Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity Flashcards
Name 3 aging stereotypes.
- Losses and decline
- Doom and gloom
- Negative condition or social problem
What is ageism?
Discrimination against a person based on their chronological age.
Name the 5 most frequent types of discrimination reported by OAs in order.
- Being ignored or treated as invisible
- Nothing to contribute
- Incompetence
- Hard of hearing
- Memory loss
How large was the sample size for the Rivera Report?
1,501 Canadians
Name the 5 populations most responsible for ageism in order.
- Young people
- Healthcare professionals
- Government
- Employers
- Local businesses
What are the 3 constitutional elements of ageism?
- Prejudicial attitudes towards age and aging
- Discriminatory practices against the elderly
- Institutional policies that reduce life opportunities & personal dignity
What are social stigmas?
Sets of negative or unfair beliefs that society or a group of people have about something or someone.
How can exercise specialists promote positive images of aging? (4)
- Physically active OAs as public speakers/ models
- Hire OAs as staff
- Post photos of OAs in facility
- Contact media to publish testimonials
T/F: All aspects of health and physical function deteriorate continually as we age.
False, there are plateaus.
T/F: All changes in the health and functional abilities of OAs are natural consequences of growing older.
False, could be due to lifestyle choices.
What are 5 common myths about physical activities in OAs?
- You have to be healthy to exercise
- I am too old to start exercising
- You need special clothes/ equipment
- No pain, no gain
- I am too busy to exercise
Why are 1RM measurements repeated frequently?
To readjust the workload/intensity
What were the improvements following the FIIT study?
12-43% improvements after exercise training
What were the exercises in the FIIT exercise program?
- Knee extension
- Knee flexion
- Seated bench press
- Seated row
- Leg press
- Biceps curl
What were the two conditions that early studies focused on when assessing the effect of exercise on psychological well-being?
- Depression
- Anxiety neurosis
What are the new focus in studies looking at the effect of PA on mental well-being?
- Self-esteem
- Self-efficacy
- General well-being
Aging is associated with a perceived ___ __ ___
Loss of control
How long does an exercise program need to be to see psychological effects?
10 weeks min
What are the 6 skills that make up cognitive function?
- Memory
- Attention span
- Learning
- Goal setting
- Descision making
- Problem solving
Which cognitive ability are older adults better at compared to young people?
Verbal ability
Which type of PA is best for cognitive function?
Aerobic + strength
What 4 aspects did Colcombe and Kramer look at?
- Speed tasks
- Visuospatial tasks
- Controlled processing tasks
- Executive control tasks
What type of tasks does PA have the most effect on?
Executive control tasks
Rank the effect of PA on these tasks from greatest to least greatest.
- Speed
- Executive control
- Visuospatial
- Controlled processing
2, 4, 3, 1
What is duel task paradigm?
Cognitive function with motor tasks
What two domains can QOL be divided into?
- Functioning
- Well-being
Name the two main immediate effects of PA on QOL.
- Relaxation
- Enhanced mood state
What are the 5 long-term effects of PA on QOL?
- General well-being
- Improved mental health
- Cognitive improvements
- Motor control and performance
- Skill acquisition
What is social functioning?
The ability to adjust to changing roles and responsibilities associated with growing older
What are the 3 biggest life stressors?
- Death of spouse/friend
- Retirement
- Moving
Name the 3 immediate social benefits of PA.
- Empowerment
- Independence
- Self-sufficiency
Name 3 long-term social benefits of PA.
- Social integration
- New friendships
- Widen social and cultural networks
- New roles
- Enhanced shared activities
What is the main immediate social benefit of PA
Helps OA in playing a more active role in society
