exercise psychology Flashcards
why do people exercise
weight control
self presentation
reduce risk of cardiovascular disease eg bp
reduce stress
reduce anxiety
enjoyment
self esteem
socialise
PA guidelines
recommendation for duration volume and frequency
evidence based
moderate to vigorous
not much awareness
does physical activity increase or decrease as you get older
increase
reasons for not exercising
lack of time
energy
motivation
research = internal controllable causes
why 60-78 yrs don’t exercise
health reasons
women had more internal barriers
why 18-78 don’t exercise
similar to adults plus academic pressure
or siblings don’t
result of sedentary behaviour
decreased fitness, academic achievement, self esteem, prosocial behaviour
sedentary behaviour intervention
goal setting
preplanning
positive reinforcement
problems with adherence
prescription on fitnes data
not optimal for enhancing motivation
restrictive
rigid
doesn’t promote self responsibility
solution to adherence
smaller goals
health belief model Rosenstock
explain and predict health behaviours
focus on attitudes and beliefs
based on desire to avoid illness
health belief model - perceived susceptibility
opinion of chances of getting ill
health belief model - perceived severity
opinion of how serious a condition is
health belief model - perceived benefits
belief in efficacy of advised action to reduce illness
health belief model- perceived barriers
opinion of tangible and psychological costs
health belief model - cues to action
strategies to activate readiness
theory of planned behaviour
extension of reasoned action
reasoned action
performance of behaviour is determined by a persons intention to perform that behaviour