Kinesiology 2276F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Social Cognitive Theory
11 Dec 2015
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Exercise behaviour is influenced by both: human cognition expectations, intentions, beliefs, attitudes, external stimuli social pressures, experiences. A person may intend to be physically active, but external forces may prevent him/her from engaging in exercise. Describes how individuals form perceptions about their capability to engage in specific behaviours. Focuses on the extent to which individuals feel they will be successful, given a particular set of abilities and their unique situations. An individual"s perception of degree of success, having previously engaged in. Sources of self-efficacy: past performance accomplishments similar activities, vicarious experiences. Verbal and nonverbal persuasive tactics: physiological/affective states. Feelings of pain or fatigue; positive and negative emotions. Use a chart and put increasing amount of work (ex. 1 mile to 10 miles for a jog) and mark how. Measuring self efficacy confident one is to complete each increase by a mile. Research has been shown relationships between self-efficacy and a variety of psychological, emotional and behavioural responses to exercise.
