KINE 1020 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Behaviorism
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Beliefs - shaped by personal experiences, observations of others, and what is learned from media & other sources: attitudes - values attached to a belief, intentions - A plan to make changes, a plan of action to do so, and a commitment to do so: come up with a realistic change program. Identify obstacles, sources of support, and activities which the individual will enjoy: make smart goals. These goals should be meaningful, realistic, specific, and progressive: reinforcement - behaviours that are rewarded are repeated. Physical activity that is enjoyable and feels good has a high likelihood of. Feeling better - psychological or social being maintained. a: achievement/success - individual basis or competitive basis c) For many people, leisure pursuits are governed more by who they do them with than by what they do. ii) Social support - the interest and encouragement of family and friends is crucial. Body and self images may spark a desire for change.