Week 1 - Self determination theory

Question 1

True or False: amotivation is the same as external regulation of extrinsic motivation

Answer 1

false; amotivation and extrinsic motivation are not the same thing

Question 2

Ian feels he should do resistance training as he feels guilty when he doesn’t do it. He also needs to prove to his peers that he is able to do resistance training.

What type of motivation is this?

Answer 2

Extrinsic - Introjected regulation (somewhat external motivation)

Question 3

Mina goes to the gym every day because she enjoys rowing so much. What kind of motivation is this?

Answer 3

Intrinsic - intrinsic regulation (internal)

Question 4

Ben wants to get abs because someone made a bet with him that if he got abs, he would be paid 200$. Ben is now motivated to work out. What kind of motivation is this?

Answer 4

Extrinsic - External regulation (external)

Question 5

Liam feels pressured to work out because the rest of his friends are also working out. What kind of motivation is this?

Answer 5

Extrinsic - External regulation (external)

Question 6

Lisa wants to lose weight because she believes that doing so will decrease chances of developing osteoporosis. Keeping up with a healthy lifestyle aligns with her goals and values. What kind of motivation is this?

Answer 6

Extrinsic - integrated regulation (internal)

Question 7

true or false: behavior change can occur in a single event

Answer 7

false; behavior change is a process, and does not occur in a single event

Question 8

what are the core principles of behavior change model?

Answer 8

• behavior change is a process, not a singular event
• effective change must come from within, and not entirely from the coach (client centered approach)
• interventions must be tailored to each individual
• planning is a critical factor in change management

Question 9

true or false: extrinsic motivation can be both positive or negative

Answer 9

true

Question 10

true or false: SDT recognizes one’s social environment

Answer 10

true

Question 11

Self determination theory

Answer 11

• focuses on the degree to which an individual’s behavior is self determined, and the process through which an individual acquires the motivation to initiate new behaviors and maintain them over time
• recognizes the importance of one’s social environment

Question 12

define motivation

Answer 12

• degree of determination , drive, or desire with which an individual approaches (or avoids) a behavior
• intensity of one’s effort / energy
• direction
• persistence

Question 13

define intrinsic factors

Answer 13

engagement in activity for its own sake

Question 14

define extrinsic factors

Answer 14

receive something from others or avoid certain negative outcomes

Question 15

true or false: when assessing a client, we assume they are an athlete

Answer 15

false; we assume they are a novice

Question 16

what kinds of questions should you consider to better understand your client?

Answer 16

1. ) what barriers do they perceive?
2. ) what is their level of self-efficacy ?
3. ) what motivates them?
4. ) what do they expect would be the outcome if they adhere to it?

Question 17

define self - efficacy

Answer 17

belief in our own abilities to meet challenges and complete a task successfully; “doing”

Question 18

what does client-centered coaching allow for?

Answer 18

it allows clients to be a part of the decision making process ; clients are the expert in themselves

Question 19

what are the common barriers to PA participation?

Answer 19

• socioeconomic status
• income
• motivation
• social environment
• busy schedule / time