Kinesiology 1088A/B Lecture : Nov. 10.docx

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 1088A/B
• Professor: Prof

Document Summary

Breathing is usually automatic and spontaneous (autonomic) but you can take control of your breathing pattern and direct your breathing response. When anxiety or fright triggers a biological alarm response, the normal pattern of breathing changes sharp inhale and hold breath rather than rhythmical exhale. You must first recognize that your breathing response has changed and then do something about it (self- monitoring) Definition: the value attached to the possible outcomes (goals) available to participants in sport and physical activity. Expectancies confirmed (or not) through actual experience which influences continued participation (motivation) Identify main incentives that influence choice, persistence, and effort of participation. Identify the reasons why participants drop out of an activity. General findings: each individual had his/her own unique reasons for participation, there are usually multiple motives operating at various strengths at any one time, the most dominant motives that have been identified are: Excellence (skill development to the highest level)