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CPT Section 2 Flashcards

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Psychology

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An area of science that focuses on people, and in particular, how the mind and feelings may influence behaviors.

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Adherence

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The level of commitment to a behavior or plan of action.

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Motivation

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The intensity and direction of someone’s effort to participate in an activity or engage in a behavior.

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Amotivation

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Describes when someone is not motivated to engage in an activity or behavior.

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Extrinsic motivation

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When someone participates in an activity or behavior for some type of reward or recognition from others.

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Intrinsic motivation

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When people engage in an activity or behavior because they feel a sense of satisfaction.

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What is one of the most important things about psychology and its relationship with fitness and wellness?

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The role it plays in the behavioral change process

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Generally speaking, what does psychology influence regarding fitness and wellness on any given day?

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The decision to be physically active or not

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Outcome Goals

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Goals focused on the end result. (Place in top 10 in a 10K race)

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Process Goals (Jog for 45 minutes, starting at 6:30 am. Monday - Friday.

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Refers to the process of goal pursuit.

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Social support

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The intentional ways that people assist others in achieving a specific behavior.

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Social physique - anxiety

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A specific form of anxiety that occurs in individuals who perceive that others could be negatively evaluating their physique.

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Ambivalence

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Describes a person’s state of mixed feelings about a situation.

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Which of the following is a top barrier to exercise, evident among adults of all ages?

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Lack of time

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What trap do new exercisers often fall into?

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Setting goals that are unrealistic

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Instrumental Support

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The actions that directly facilitate a behavior to happen. In the context of exercise, instrumental support can include driving a person to a health club or paying for the gym membership.

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Instrumental

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Providing transportation to a fitness facility

Paying for someone’s gym membership

Watching children to allow a parent to exercise

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Emotional

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Encouraging someone to exercise

Providing positive feedback

Listening to someone when they are frustrated with exercise

Being empathetic by communicating an understanding of how someone feels

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Informational

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Giving sound advice about how to achieve optimal health and fitness

Providing education about the current recommendations for physical activity

Educating people about the risk of poor health accompanying a sedentary lifestyle

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Companionship

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Exercising with someone

Accompanying someone during an exercise session

Finding physically active options for social gatherings

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Empathy

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The ability to identify with another person’s feelings, attitudes, or thoughts.

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Informational Support

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Providing accurate, current, & informative information

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Companionship support

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When someone engages in a behavior with an individual. This type of support is often observed in an exercise setting where people exercise with a friend or partner.

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Leader’s Qualities

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The leader should offer a great example in how to lead a healthy and balanced life, which includes being optimistic, empathetic, and knowledgeable.

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Leadership styles

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The different styles of leadership include a participant-centered approach that encourages feedback and input or an autocratic approach where participants are told what to do in a task-oriented environment. Leaders should be able to adjust their style based on the situation.

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Situational Factors

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These factors include group size, whether it is a large or small group, and potential adjustments for style; for example, larger groups may need a more autocratic style.

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Follower’s qualities

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Leaders should consider the qualities of the followers, including age, gender, and exercise experience.

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Accountability

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Being part of an exercise group brings accountability for regular attendance, both from members of the group and the exercise leader.

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Comparison

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Participants have people they can compare themselves against; the ability to see what others can do and achieve can serve as further motivation.

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Competition

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Group environments can bring about friendly competition among participants or within individuals to reach their personal best.

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Comradery

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Individuals can form connections with people who are attempting to achieve similar results, while experiencing feelings of friendship, closeness, and loyalty.

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Consistency

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Having a schedule that allows participants to anticipate the experience will help form habits.

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Energy

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Most group exercise classes are designed to be high energy, making it an attractive environment to which people are drawn.

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Intensity

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Participants are encouraged to try the best they can, and they may work harder in the presence of the group.

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Mindless

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Since the exercise session is planned, participants just need to show up and follow instructions without thinking about designing their own workouts.

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Motivation

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Exercising with a group can by itself be a form of motivation to regularly participate.

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Sociability

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When a group or situation is warm and inviting, it brings people together; when people feel welcome, they are likely to return.

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Self esteem

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The way someone evaluates their own self-worth physically, emotionally, and socially.

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Body Image

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The way someone views their physical self or visualizes their body.

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Sleep Apnea

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A sleep disorder in which a person’s breathing repeatedly stops and starts, which disrupts the body’s natural sleep cycle.

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What does the term mood refer to?

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How someone feels over the long term

42
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Which of the following is our most restorative tool?

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Sleep

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