KINE 3000 Study Guide - Winter 2018, Comprehensive Midterm Notes - Anxiety, Psychology, Body Image
12 Oct 2018
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MIDTERM EXAM
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Fall 2018
External validity: the extent to which results can be generalized within the real world.
Generalizability of intervention. Implementation of intervention. Follow-up. We all want some
external validity, but be cautious about over-generalizing.
Analyzing and Interpreting Results:
- Researchers must be cautious to avoid over-generalizing results. Remember correlation
does not equal causation!
- Interpret results to: support or refute hypothesis, compare with other research, theories or
other sources of information
Effect Size:
- Quantifies the SIZE of the difference between two means. EXAMPLE: exercisers vs.
non-exercisers
- Importance and meaning of an effect: scientifically and practically
- COHEN’S D (you won’t need to know how to calculate it)
- EFFECT SIZE: small~0.2, medium~0.5, large ~0.8
Why do we conduct research in exercise psychology?
- Body dissatisfaction almost as common among men as women
What is body image?
Perceptual dimension: how you “see” yourself. Perception is not reality.
Cognitive dimension: what you think about your body. Function and appearance.
Emotional dimension: Positive and negative feelings you have in relation to their body's
appearance and function. E.g., pride, shame
Behavioural dimension: Behaviours that reflect positive or negative feelings
Checking behaviour, dieting, standing tall, wearing loose clothing
Body image formation and disturbance
- Changes in body reality
- Media influence
- Cultural influences
- Activity participations
Effect Size
•Cohen’s d =
Mean 1 –Mean 2
SDpooled
*Units are Standard Deviations
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READING 1:
Definition of physical activity: any bodily movement that results in an increase in energy
expenditure. Often characterized using the FITT principles. Frequency, intensity, time and type
(FITT).
Health Impact of physical activity participation: large risk reductions in premature mortality
were seen with small differences and changes in physical activity. Regular physical activity has
been associated with prevention of more than 25 chronic medical conditions.
Physical activity prevalence/surveillance: Canada is one of the few countries that has a systemic
surveillance system for assessing PA using objective measures.
Physical activity correlates and determinants: among children – self-efficacy for activity,
previous PA and for adolescents, high levels of perceived behavioural control and social supports
to be active. Among adults; good health status, self-efficacy, expected benefits of being active
Interventions to change physical activity:
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Document Summary
External validity: the extent to which results can be generalized within the real world. We all want some external validity, but be cautious about over-generalizing. Researchers must be cautious to avoid over-generalizing results. Interpret results to: support or refute hypothesis, compare with other research, theories or other sources of information. Quantifies the size of the difference between two means. Importance and meaning of an effect: scientifically and practically. Cohen"s d (you won"t need to know how to calculate it) Effect size: small~0. 2, medium~0. 5, large ~0. 8: cohen"s d = Body dissatisfaction almost as common among men as women. Cognitive dimension: what you think about your body. Emotional dimension: positive and negative feelings you have in relation to their body"s appearance and function. Behavioural dimension: behaviours that reflect positive or negative feelings. Checking behaviour, dieting, standing tall, wearing loose clothing. Definition of physical activity: any bodily movement that results in an increase in energy expenditure.
