Exam 1 Flashcards
(253 cards)
why do you exercise - 3
motive, external vs internal
what prevents you from exercising
barriers/obstacles from day to day
if a friend shares stories of why they arent able to exercise
modify their thoughts and behaviours
trends in the gym
finals, xmas, beginning of semesters
relapsing once started
self conscious to exercise around other people
exercise - 4
not PA
form of leisure PA undertaken to achieve an outcome - improved appearance, reduced stress, fun
planned, structured, repetitive
inintentional movement to improve or maintain physical fitness or health - gym, non sport, weight lifting
PA - 3
all bodily movements that cause increases in physical exertion beyond that which occurs during normal activities of daily living
any body movement that requires energy expenditure beyond what you would normally do just to exist at rest
occupational or household PA - esp seniors - walking your dog, stairs, natural activities
exercise psychology - 4
psychology +exercise = exercise psychology
application of psychological principles to the promotion and maintenance of exercise
psychological antecedent that facilitates/hinders exercise
psychological and emotional outcomes of exercise - mental state, depression
why study exercise psych -5
- participation in regular PA is low
- exercise adoption - initiatives
- exercise adherence - people get busy
- reduce neg psychological/emotional states
- produce pos psychological/emotion states - more likely to be active,/continue, sense of belonging
main objective of exercise psych
change peoples perceptions about exercise - to let them know that the benefits outweigh the barriers
6 sample areas of research
body related emotions - shame, guilt, pride
interventions on health and QOL - disability, spinal cord injury, cancer survivors
motivation and motivational interviewing
messaging
PA guidelines for special pop
experience of variety in exercise setting
benefits of exercise - 4
improved physiological health and physcial fitness
enhanced physical appearance
improved psychological/emotional health and cognitive function
improved social relations
5 improved physiological health and physical fitness
CV endurance muslce mass and strength bone strength helps control weight reduces risks of - heart diseases, stroke, high BP, osteoporosis (esp older females), certain types of cancer, diabetes
3 enhanced physical appearance
increased muscle mass and tone
lean muscle mass
body fat reduction
3 improved psychological/emotional health and cognitive function
reduced neg psychological states - depression, stress, anxiety and fatigue
induce pos psychological states - pride, energy, improves body image, self esteem, self concept
cognitive function - thinking skills, focus, ability to process info
3 improved social relations
relatedness, friendships, social networks (crossfit)
6 perceived barriers to exercise
convenience.availability environmental factors physical limitations lack of time boredom/lack of enjoyment self perceptions (most important)
convenience/availability - 5
transportation - rural location of facilities lack of equipment cost inaccessible facilities for people with disabilities
environmental factors - 5
neighborhood - parks/sidewalks/playgrounds safety - going for a run crime rates weather infrastructure - bike lane
physical limitations - 4
injury
disease
fatigue
seriously out of shape - confidence
lack of time - 3
most common barrier
poor time management skills
exercise is not a priority
boredom/lack of enjoyment - 2
highly big activities are unappealing
exercise is not fun
self perceptions - 4
lack of confidence
low levels of competence
feelings of anxiety or stress
body-related emotions (same)
perceived vs genuine barriers
if someone says it is a barrier, it means something to them, work collaboratively with them to change it and leave the place of judgement