Week 5 Exercise Addiction Flashcards
Define exercise addiction
Researchers argue over this but some terms are excessive exercise, over-exercise, and exercise dependence are just a few. Compulsive exercise. Exercise abuse.
How can Exercise addiction be confirmed
Symptoms include, excessive and unhealthy levels of exercise. May suffer withdrawal symptoms. Physical or emotional damage. A self reporting questionaire is currently used but this has critisim
What does the 4 phase model of exercise addiction suggest.
?There are four phases leading to exercise addiction. 1. Recreational exercise. 2. At-risk exercise. 3. Problematic exercise. 4. Exercise addiction.
Name some reasons for exercise addiction.
It may become compulsive and addictive. For body image improvements or as a stress reliever.
How can exercise addiction effect someone?
Social issues, moods, relationships, finance, withdrawal, depression, cognitive distortions.
Give an example of how exercise addiction may cause a problem.
Wanting to exercise through compulsion even with an injury.
What are the 2 forms of exercise behaviour
Primary exercise addiction.
Secondary exercise addiction.
Explain primary addiction
Only relating to one form of addiction the exercise alone.
Explain secondary addiction
Exercise addiction is related to other addictions such as eating disorders.
What can exercise addiction be related to
Personality traits and behaviour
What are the limitations of the 4-phase model of exercise addiction
No explanation of the choice of exercise modality as a means to an end. More research is required to better understand line between risk and morbidity.
What is the components model of exercise addiction?
SMTWCR (some may think work creates riches) 1. Salience exercise is the most important aspect of life. 2. Mood modification. 3. Tolerance which means it’s never enough 4. Withdrawal symptoms. 5. Conflict/Tension. 6. Relapse.
How can Exercise addiction be measured
EDS, EAI
What are the issues with these measuring assessments.
They are self-reporting. Honesty? Do they reflect society as a whole or just small parts? Other mental health issues not considered.
