Kinesiology 2276F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Tachycardia, Motivation, Theory Of Reasoned Action
3 Oct 2016
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Chapter 3- theories and models of exercise behaviour i- social cognitive. Can be graphically represented diagrams / models. Two reasons why they are beneficial to exercise psychology: allows us to better understand and predict physical activity behaviour, gives us a scientifically validated blueprint from which to formulate effective behavioral interventions. Enable us to organize exercise behaviour variables in a coherent manner. Acts as a visual representation of a phenomenon or behaviour. Does not always indicate why phenomenon occurred. Habitual exercise (regular) relapse (no exercise) resumption of exercise. Degree of determination, drive, or desire with which an individual approaches (or avoids) a behaviour. Origin: intrinsic = motivation from within. Fun, sense of challenge, personal improvement: extrinsic: motivation from a force outside the individual. Motivation (and thus behaviour) is predicated on the following: an individuals expected behavioral outcome (ex: improved appearance, the value (or importance) that the individual places on that predicted outcome.
