Theory of Planned Behaviour

Question 1

What is the Theory of Planned Behaviour

Answer 1

A theory to predict and understand behaviours relating to exercise

Question 2

Where did the theory of Planned action evolve from

Answer 2

The theory of reasoned action

Question 3

What did the Theory of reasoned action suggest

Answer 3

If we INTEND to do something we are more likely to do it

Question 4

What are behaviours immediately affected by

Answer 4

Intention

Question 5

What 3 factors determine if intention will be followed by action

Answer 5

Attitude, Subjective norms, perceived control

Question 6

What are the 2 parts of attitude

Answer 6

Affective- will it be fun, enjoyable
Instrumental - is it beneficial or not

Question 7

Explain attitude

Answer 7

Is the action perceived as favourable or not (positive)? What are their beliefs about the action.

Question 8

Explain subjective norm

Answer 8

What your network think, beliefs family, work, friends how these influence your decision

Question 9

What are the 2 parts of Subjective norm

Answer 9

Injunctive - do others support or not? Descriptive norms. Do others in your network do this activity or not

Question 10

Explain perceived control

Answer 10

How easy or hard it is to follow through with exercise intention. Perceived barriers or not?

Question 11

What are the 2 areas of Perceived control

Answer 11

Are they capable(self-efficacy) and have control to overcome possible barriers and challenges?

Question 12

Give exercise positive example

Answer 12

I intend to, I believe its good for me(attitude), all my friends and family train (subjective norm) and the gym is cheap and accessible(control) so I am more likely to go

Question 13

Summarise the Theory of Planned Behaviour

Answer 13

Intention is important but a more positive attitude, subjective norm and perceived control lead to more likely to follow through with intention