Exercise Psychology Flashcards
What is Exercise Psychology
Primarily concerned with the application of psychology to increase exercise participation and motivational levels in the general public
Definition of Exercise Psychology
the application of education, scientific, and professional contributions of psychology to the promotion, explanation, maintenance, and enhancement of behaviours related to physical work capacity (Rejeski and Brawley 1988)
Where do Exercise Psychologist work
GP referral, evaluation of exercise programs, centres of health, research schools
Why study Exercise Psychology
It’s about helping people from a psychological point of view to become or remain physically active.
Why is this important
For health reasons we cannot afford to be sedentary
What health problems are associated with low levels of PA
CPD, Obesity, Type 2 diabetes, Depression and Anxiety
What are the 2 types of benefit
Physical health and Psychological well-being
What is the first period of evolution and history of human lifestyle and what are the main points
Pre agriculture - hunting and gathering period high active levels and low fat diet
What is the 2nd period and points
Agricultural period high activity levels still low fat diet but fat increasing
What is the 3rd period and points
Industrial period, overcrowding infectious diseases increased and premature deaths
What is the 4th period and points
Nuclear and technological period . Medical advances, decrease in diseases, INCREASE in LIFESTYLE related premature deaths low activity levels, increase in fat diet
Current period
Internet, digital era. Big increase in LIFESTYLE-related premature deaths. Big decrease in activity levels. Big increase in fat in the diet.
What is the current problem
To many people are sedentary
What are the five levels of Maslow’s Hierarchy
Physiology or survival needs
Safety
Belongingness
Esteem
Self-actualisation
What does this mean Maslow’s
If we do not need to survive to live we are less likely to do PA but this is exactly what is happening before our eyes
The role of a Exercise Psychologist is to…
understand and explain reasons underpinning exercise participation, adoption, maintenance, dropout, and consequences of exercise participation and health benefits
How do Exercise Psychologist do their job
Design and test interventions to PROMOTE and ENHANCE exercise participation.
Define Physical activity
Movement of body with skeletal muscles resulting in energy expenditure high or low and a positive correlation with physical fitness
Define Exercise
Like PA with a very positive correlation with physical fitness, it is planned, structured and repeated movement. Objective to maintain or improve physical fitness
What are the four areas of research interest for EPs
How to increase exercise participation. How to increase exercise levels. Can exercise promote well-being? How do we promote well-being through exercise.
When did EP take off
1970s due to its potential benefit of exercise, fitness and healthier lifestyle was recognised.
What is the brief history 70s and 80s
APA created a health psychology division in 70s.
BPS created a health psychology division 80s.
Journal of Sports Psychology, Journal of Sport and exercise psychology, Div 47 of APA formed Exercise an Sport Division. Health Psychology section added to AASP. ALL 80s.
1990s/2000 history of Exercise Psychology
BASS changed to BASES 90S.
BPS created division of Sport and Exercise Psychology DSEP
Name key researchers in EP.
Prof Stuart Biddle, Prof Nanette Mutrie, Prof Ken Fox, Prof Joan Duda
