____ is an important component to behavioral change and plays a key role in adopting a regular habit to exercise.
Psychology
What two licensed professionals treat people with mental illnesses?
Psychologists and psychiatrists.
What subtopic of psychology focuses on understanding why people participate in sports and exercise?
Sport and exercise psychology.
____ happens when someone does something for rewards or recognition.
Extrinsic Motivation
____ describes the motivation to do something that come from within an individual; it is strongly related to long-term adherence.
Intrinsic Motivation
Why should motives be reevaluated over time?
Motivation to exercise differs among individuals and will change over time.
What are common barriers to exercise?
Lack of time, unrealistic goals, lack of social support, social physique anxiety, lack of confidence, and ambivalence.
How can lack of time be minimized?
Improving time management and reevaluating daily priorities.
Why must fitness professionals assist clients with setting appropriate outcome and process goals?
Setting unrealistic goals can become a barrier to exercise.
What is social physique anxiety?
People feeling anxious about how others perceive their bodies.
____ occurs when someone has mixed feelings about exercise and likely sees pros and cons to participation.
Ambivalence
Where can social influences on exercise come from?
Other people, the internet, or the environment.
Social support consists of what two things?
A source and a type.
What are the types of social support?
Instrumental, emotional, informational, and companionship.
____ includes the tangible things that assist people with the ability to exercise.
Instrumental Support
____ comes from being caring, empathetic, and concerned about someone’s experience with exercise.
Emotional Support
What is empathy?
The ability to relate to the way another person feels or views a situation.
____ includes providing accurate and current information about fitness and exercise.
Informational Support
____ is when someone exercises with another person.
Companionship Support
____ refer to the influence held by other people over whether or not someone exercises and can come from family members, parents, exercise leaders, exercise groups, or the surrounding community.
Group Influences
____ is the most important for children and adolescents.
Parental Influence
____ is often cited as the most influential type of support.
Instrumental Support
What is an Exercise Leader’s role?
Sets the tone of the class and is responsible for creating an inviting and inclusive exercise environment.
____ often feel distinct from others and can lead to additional accountability and encouragement.
Exercise Groups
