Kinesiology 2276F/G Study Guide - Final Guide: Muscle Tone, Amygdala, Brainstem
11 Apr 2018
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Self is organized into multiple identities which reflect oneself in the context a particular role. Individuals are motivated to reaffirm their identity by engaging in identity-congruent behaviour. Stronger exercise identity relates to more physical activity, self-regulatory efficacy, and satisfa(cid:272)tio(cid:374) (cid:449)ith life a(cid:373)o(cid:374)g . To examine the change in exercise identity over 36 weeks among female initiates. To test the impact of a(cid:374) e(cid:454)e(cid:396)(cid:272)ise . Imagery can have an influence on other exercise related cognitions (eg. motivation) which are known to impact exercise behaviour. Imagery can easily be combined with other intervention strategies aimed at increasing physical activity. Body image concerns are a powerful motivator. Desire to lose weight or increase muscle tone often shifts to desire for continued physical and psychological well-being. Body image can also be a demotivator some people avoid exercise completely. People with high social physique anxiety exercise in private or far away from instructor, in baggy non-revealing clothes.
