Week 1 - PA epidemiology

Question 1

what is exercise psychology?

Answer 1

exercise psychology is the integration of sports science and psychology

mainly from theoretical perspectives

Question 2

why study exercise psychology?

Answer 2

-to understand exercise behaviour
-how to remove negative and promote positive connotations about PA

Question 3

Intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation

Answer 3

intrinsic: look and feel good for yourself. be more athletic and for own want/good

extrinsic: trophies, medals, pressure

for yourself vs for others

Question 4

Exercise vs physical activity

Answer 4

PA: movements cause increased physical exertion beyond daily activities

exercise: leisure time PA undertaken to achieve a particular objective (health)

Question 5

PA epidemiology

The 5 W’s

Answer 5

Epidemiology is the study of patterns, incidence and prevalence of health and disease conditions in defined populations

Who ( in population)
What ( what form of PA)
When (time of day)
Where (location/accessibility)
Why (motivation)

Question 6

Lack of PA contributes to…?

what does increased PA lead to

Answer 6

Morbidity and morality

-those we engage in PA live long healthier lives

increased PA leads to
-lower all cause mortality
-reduce pre mature deaths by 20%
- better physical and mental well being

71% death rate for high fit vs low fit males
79% death rate for high fit vs low fit females

44% reduction in moratory risk for men

Question 7

PA relate to morality rates stats

Answer 7

71% lower death rate for high fit vs low fit males
79% lower death rate for high fit vs low fit females

44% reduction in moratory risk for men

25% decreased chance for chronic diseases

Question 8

How we measure PA

Subjective, objective, observational

Answer 8

Subjective
-self report/reflect. how much done and what intensity

Objective
-Hr monitors, pedometers, acelometers

Observational
-observing gym class at high school

Things to consider:
- mode, frequency, intensity, duration
-adoption/maintenance of regime
- consequence of exercise

Question 9

23 1/2 exercise video general message

Answer 9

Just 30 mins a day is all it takes

how much take that really is compared to rest of day

Question 10

Global PA stats:

Answer 10

Adult:
-150/week, flexbailty and 2 strength
-10 min or more per workout
-7-9 hours of sleep
-8hrs or less of sedentary action

-72% of adults not meeting guidelines
- Men more active then women
- Activity decreases with age
- Activity increases with education and income
-81% of adolescents are not getting guidelines

Question 11

PA benefits and barriers

Answer 11

Barriers:
- Lack of time
-Lack of motivation
-Lack of self efficacy
- convince/availability
- environment

Benefits:
-mental and physical health
-less healthcare strain

Question 12

Chapter 1 reading - Exercise psychology

Answer 12

common myths:

• Only those with serious mental issues should see someone
• only work with elite athletes

Increasing field with different jobs

ethics and licensing
1. respect for person dignity
2. responsible caring
3. integrity in relationship
4. responabilty to society

NASPSPA -1967
SCAPPS -1977
Tremendous growth since 1990’s

evidence based practise

Question 13

Chapter 12 Reading - Aging and PA

Answer 13

myths:
-stereotypes about old people true
-exercise damages health
- must be a master athlete

skill maintainance - depends if cognitive vs physical skill

master athletes
-30yr+
-skilled player with experience
- important to ones identity
-passionate

for health reasons also keep playing, role models