week 7 - behavior change and personal training Flashcards
may challenges due to multiple factors at play
- readiness for change
- motivation
- ability
- perceived self-efficacy
- situational factors
in order to create lasting change for our clients, we must first understand what goes into behavior change
theory
framework describing how and why behavior changes for a given population in a particular setting
transtheoretical model
individual behaviors based on readiness to change
pre-contemplation –> contemplation –> preparation –> action –> maintenace
processes of change
- consciousness raising, dramatic relief, environmental reevaluation
- self reevaluation, self liberation
- reenforcement management, helping relationships, counter conditioning, stimulus control, social liberation
self determinantion theory
autonomy + competence + relatedness = motivation
goal setting theory
smart goals
- specific
- measurable
- action oriented
- realistic
- timed
goal setting
increases liklihood of achieving long term goal
using theory to improve adherence
feedback:
2 way communication between client and trainer
- use techniques like.. active listening, motivational interviewing
motivation
related to psychological needs (autonomy, relatedness and competence)
- increased motivation = greater adherence
self efficacy
confidence to successfully complete something
- higher SE = greater adherence
self monitoring
track behaviors to increase awareness and monitor progress
self regulation
strategies to plan, organize, and manage activities of daily life, greater self regulation = greater adherence
social support
exchange of aid among individuals or groups