Kinesiology 2276F/G Lecture : Kinesiology 2276F/G ch 3.docx

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 2276F/G
• Professor: Craig Hall

Document Summary

Chapter 3- theories and models of exercise behaviour i: Theory: explains why phenomenon or behaviour occurred, can be graphically represented to aid in conceptualization - to formulate effective behavioural interventions. Importance of theories: allow us to better understand and predict physical activity behaviour, give us a scientifically validated blueprint from which to formulate effective behavioural interventions, enable us to organize exercise behaviour variables in a coherent manner. Model: acts as a visual representation of a phenomenon or behaviour, does not always indicate why phenomenon occurred (purpose of theory is to explain something; model simply represents what we know is happening) Habitual exercise: exercising for a while, hasn"t just started, exercise on a regular basis. Relapse (no exercise: period where you don"t exercise (can be due to injury, vacation) Graphically represent what happens but there"s no attempt to explain why someone is lapsing or why they start up again - model.