Lecture 1: Introduction to Sport Psychology Flashcards
What is the psychology of exercise and Physical activity
Examining the educational, scientific and professional contributions of psychology in the promotion, explanation, maintenance and enhancement of physical work
What is the psychology of sport
Examining the educational, scientific and professional contributions of psychology in the promotion, maintenance and enhancement of sport-related behaviour
How do you define Exercise?
A form of planned, structured and repetitive physical activity with a specific objective of improving or maintaining physical fitness and health
How do you define physical activity
Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure
What does Gonzalez et al 2017 say about obesity
That around 2 billion people worldwide are overweight or obese
What does BMI stand for?
Body Mass Index
What does BMI measure
It is a measure that takes into account a person’s weight and height to gauge total body fat in adults
What is considered overweight using the BMI metric
A BMI from 25 > 29.9
What is considered obese using the BMI metric
A BMI of 30 and above
What health problems can obesity lead too
- High Cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Developing type 2 diabetes
What are the 5 reported barriers to Exercise and Physical Activity
- Physical
- Emotional
- Motivational
- Time
- Availability
What are some examples of a “Physical” barrier
- Injury/ Bad health
- Being overweight
- Age
What are some examples of an “Emotional” barrier
- Not a sporty type
- Fear of activity
- Embarrassment
What are some examples of a “Motivational” barrier
- Laziness
- No energy
- Don’t enjoy it
What are some examples of a “Time” barrier
- Perceived lack of time
- Work
- Childcare
What are some examples of an “Availability” barrier
- Proximity
- Affordability
- Lack of knowledge/equipment
How much exercise should kids aged 5-18 be getting?
60 minutes a day
How much exercise should adults aged 19-64 be getting
150 minutes of moderate exercise per week
How much exercise should adults aged 65+ be getting
- 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week
- Strength exercise two days a week
