introduction to exercise psycology

Question 1

Explain the difference between dualistic versus monistic perspectives as related to
exercise psychology

Answer 1

dualistic is in regards to the mind and body, (2), while monistic is only in regards to the body. There are those who say that only the body can benefit from exercise, however both the mind and body can benefit (duo:2)

Question 2

What are the two parent disciplines from which the field of exercise psychology emerged?Describe
other “sister” or closely-related disciplines of exercise psychology.

Answer 2

Exercise: deliberate, organized physical activity
psycology: the study of the mind and how we think

Question 3

4 core areas of kinesiology

Answer 3

biomechanics
exercise physiology
motor control and learning
psychology of physical activity

Question 4

What are the two primary reasons identified for the importance of studying exercise psychology (the two
different research areas of exercise psychology)?

Answer 4

the physical and mental aspect

Question 5

who is the father of contemporary exercise science?

Answer 5

cooper

Question 6

benefits of physical activity?

Answer 6

improve your respiratory function, reduces stress, increases blood flow,

Question 7

Define physical activity and list the four domains of physical activity.

Answer 7

1) occupation
2) transportation
3) leisure
4)household

Question 8

Traditionally, what are the 5 general components of physical fitness? Which component has received
the greatest amount of research attention?

Answer 8

1)cardio
2)respiratory
3)muscular strength
4)flexibilty
5) muscle composition

Question 9

What are the US Physical Activity Guidelines and Healthy People 2020 physical activity
recommendations for adults and for children?

Answer 9

at least half an hour a day of moderate to vigoruous activity for 5 days a week (adults)

at least 1 hour a day of moderate to vigorous activity for 5 days a week