Barriers to exercise

Question 1

Motivation theories

Answer 1

Claim that motivation is the main predictor of actual behaviour, but overall intention-behaviour gap is 46% (are motivated but don’t do it)

Question 2

Barriers

Answer 2

Age: Fear of pain, injury higher at higher age

Underestimating enjoyment

Overestimate pain and weight of beginning the exercise

Question 3

Theory of physiological hedonism

Answer 3

People repeat pleasureable activity and avoid displeasing

Zenko study showed reminders of enjoyment increased overall view of exercise (remembered pleasure/enjoyment)

Question 4

5 signs of stroke

Answer 4

Numbness/weakness

Confusion/trouble speaking

Trouble seeing

Trouble walking/dizzy/balance problem

Severe headache

Question 5

Exercise psychology

Answer 5

Focus on health & well-being through participation in physical acitivy

Exercise = subset of physical activity that is planned, structured and repetitive. has objective to improve or maintain physical fitness

Question 6

Signs of heart attack

Answer 6

Chest pain

Shortness of breath

Pain in jack/neck/back/arm/shoulder

Woman have feeling nauseous/light-headed or tired