Kinesiology 2276F/G Lecture 11: Lecture 11
17 Oct 2018
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Self is organized into multiple identities which reflect oneself in the context of a particular role. Individuals are motivated to reaffirm their identity by engaging in identity- congruent behaviour. Stronger exercise identity relates to more pa, self regulatory efficacy, and satisfaction with life among older adults. To examine the change in exercise identity over 36 weeks among female initiates. To test the impact of an exercise imagery intervention (vs. an attention control) on exercise identity. Extent to which exercise has been incorporated into one"s identity. "when i describe myself to others, i usually include my exercise involvement" Rated on a 7-point scale: 1 (strongly disagree) to 7 (strongly agree) 8-week individualized, cardiovascular exercise program prescribed to each individual. Participants in the imagery group were provided with weekly scripted imagery sessions at the exercise venue during their first visit to the ehpl each week.
