Kinesiology 2000A/B Lecture 8: Lecture 8

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 2000A/B
• Professor: Cheryl Madlinger

Document Summary

Despite the health, social and personal benefits of exercising, many people still choose not to exercise. Even after increasing physical activities, people must continue with their exercising/activities. ~50% of individuals drop out of exercise programs within 6 mo. What factors determine adherence? (cid:862)dete(cid:396)(cid:373)i(cid:374)a(cid:374)ts of e(cid:454)e(cid:396)(cid:272)ise adhe(cid:396)e(cid:374)(cid:272)e(cid:863) Can have a positive or negative association with pa. Cognitive and personality variables: attitudes, barriers, enjoyment, expectations, intentions, knowledge, time, perceived health or fitness, self-efficacy, self-motivation, best predictors: self-efficacy and self-motivation. Class size, group cohesion, physician influences, past family influences, social support from friends and peers, social support from spouse and family, social support from staff and instructor. Critical factors: spousal support, social support network creation. Climate and season, cost, disruptions in routine, access to facilities (perceived and actual), home equipment. Critical factors: location (proximity to home or work) Intensity, duration, frequency, perceived effort, group program, leader qualities. Critical factors: discomfort during exercise (moderated by past history), group exercising, appropriate leadership.