Kinesiology 2276F/G Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Rating Scale, Social Cognitive Theory, Stress Intensity Factor
7 Dec 2013
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Chapter 3: theories & models of exercise behavior 1. Acts as a visual representation of a phenomenon or behavior. Does not always indicate why phenomenon occurred. Allow us to better understand & predict pa behavior. Give us a scientifically validated blueprint from which to formulate effective behavioral interventions. Enable us to organize exercise behavior variables in a coherent manner. Behavior of ex of a regular exerciser. Def"n: degree of determination, drive, or desire with which an individual approaches (or avoids) a behavior. Intrinsic: motivation from within interesting, fun. Extrinsic: motivation from a force outside the individual rewards. Motivation (& thus behavior) is predicated on the following: The value (or importance) that the individual places on that predicted outcome. Inability to exercise failure to adopt (no start) Intervention: help people to realize value of exercise & help them boost their confidence of exercising able to start exercising.
