Kinesiology 2276F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Conscientiousness, Masculinity, Neuroticism

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

Document Summary

Set more goals for themselves so they may be more likely to be dependent on exercise. May only partake in group fitness for the social aspect. More willing to adhere and wait for results. Developed by goldberg in 1993 to measure the five dimensions. 44 items that measures each factor thorough its corresponding facets. Extraversion and conscientiousness seem to be associated with positive exercise behaviors. The key personality trait explaining exercise participation may be a sub-trait or extraversion called the activity trait. The activity trait reflects a tendency to be busy, energetic and to prefer fast- paced living. The trait is a reliable and strong predictor of pa. Intensity preference is a predisposition to select a particular exercise intensity when given the opportunity. Intensity tolerance is a trait that influences one"s ability to keep exercising at an imposed level of intensity even when the activity becomes uncomfortable. Both constructs are associated with fitness level and exercise enjoyment.