Download or read book The Effect of Self motivation and Barriers on Exercise Compliance Behavior written by Jeane Stafford and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Applied Exercise Psychology written by Selen Razon and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-10-25 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Applied Exercise Psychology emphasizes the application of evidence-based knowledge drawn from the fields of exercise psychology, health psychology, clinical and counseling psychology, and exercise physiology for physical activity behavior change. The book provides readers with: theoretical bases for understanding and promoting physical activity behavior; interventions to use for facilitating physical activity behavior change and the tools for measuring the effectiveness of these interventions; cross-cultural considerations for practitioners to ensure multicultural competency; considerations to guide best practices with special populations (e.g., persons with medical conditions and persons with mental health conditions); overall applied implications and future directions. The collection builds a bridge between up-to-date research findings, relevant field experiences, and applied implications. This is the first book to cover such breadth of topics in applied exercise psychology, with chapters bringing often overlooked issues to the attention of practitioners to promote not only evidence-based practice but also responsible ethics and referral.
Download or read book WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour written by and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2020-11-20 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Exercise Adherence written by Rod K. Dishman and published by Human Kinetics Publishers. This book was released on 1988 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Effects of Self motivation and Attitude on Exercise Adherence written by Sherri Ann Garlock and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Motivating People to Be Physically Active written by Bess H. Marcus and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2008-09-29 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Motivating People to Be Physically Active, Second Edition translates research, theories, and concepts of behavioral science into a useful handbook for health professionals involved in the planning, development, implementation, or evaluation of physical activity promotion programs. The book describes proven methods for helping people overcome sedentary behavior and make physical activity a regular part of their lives. Based on the five-stage model of motivational readiness for change, this comprehensive reference will help you design intervention programs for individuals and groups in both worksite and community settings. This behavior change method can be used with healthy adults as well as those with chronic physical or psychological conditions. You’ll also learn to measure and improve clients’ motivation and assess their physical activity patterns and barriers. The second edition has been fully updated and expanded to include these features: • An updated chapter that discusses and compares the recent physical activity recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the Institute of Medicine and presents the pros and cons of the recommendations for key populations • An expanded description of the benefits of a physically active lifestyle • Information on how technology, including accelerometers, and Web-based intervention strategies can be used in changing physical activity behavior Motivating People to Be Physically Active, Second Edition, contains many practical tools and ideas to assist you in program implementation. You’ll find reproducible questionnaires, worksheets, logs, and more to assist clients in their transition to active living. The book includes case studies of successful community and worksite programs that can serve as a starting point for your own interventions and stage-specific strategies and recommendations for including and motivating all participants. The authors also provide a list of suggested readings that you can use to enhance your programs. Web addresses and phone numbers of physical activity organizations are included, which can provide you with additional information and resources. With its focus on psychological and behavioral research and accessible reading style, Motivating People to Be Physically Active, Second Edition, is the essential resource for physical activity behavior modification. In addition to allowing you to design effective intervention programs, its many program ideas, tips, and tools spark your motivation to educate and encourage others to lead a more active and healthier lifestyle. Motivating People to Be Physically Active, Second Edition, is part of the Physical Activity Intervention Series (PAIS). This timely series provides useful educational resources for professionals interested in promoting and implementing physical activity programs to a diverse and often resistant population.
Download or read book The Long term Effects of Self motivation on Exercise Behavior of College Students who Have Completed a University Required Health Related Fitness Course written by Allyn Byars and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Psychology of Physical Activity written by Stuart J. H. Biddle and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-02-20 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The positive benefits of physical activity for physical and mental health are now widely acknowledged, yet levels of physical inactivity continue to increase throughout the developed world. Understanding the psychology of physical activity has therefore become an important concern for scientists, health professionals and policy-makers alike. Psychology of Physical Activity is a comprehensive and in-depth introduction to the fundamentals of exercise psychology, from theories of motivation and adherence to the design of successful interventions for increasing participation. Now in a fully revised, updated and expanded third edition, Psychology of Physical Activity is still the only textbook to offer a full survey of the evidence-base for theory and practice in exercise psychology, and the only textbook that explains how to interpret the quality of the research evidence. With international cases, examples and data included throughout, the book also provides a thoroughly detailed examination of the relationship between physical activity and mental health. A full companion website offers useful features to help students and lecturers get the most out of the book during their course, including multiple-choice revision questions, PowerPoint slides and a test bank of additional learning activities. Psychology of Physical Activity is the most authoritative, engaging and up-to-date introduction to exercise psychology currently available. It is essential reading for all students working in exercise and health sciences.
Download or read book A Study of the Relationship Between Self motivation and Exercise Compliance written by Jennie M. Neuner and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Advances in the Understanding of the Affective and Cognitive Effects of Physical Activity Exercise and Sports written by Chong Chen and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2024-03-22 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An increasing body of research suggests that physical activity, exercise, and sports enhance a wide range of cognitive and affective wellbeing, including attention, executive functions, memory and learning, creativity, stress resilience, and mental health. Engaging in regular physical activity has also been associated with a reduced risk of many neurological and psychiatric disorders, notably dementia, major depressive disorders, and anxiety disorders. However, firstly, it is still unclear what kind of physical activity, exercise, and sports conducted on how long a timescale brings maximal benefits to a specific outcome for a specific population. Secondly, how findings reported so far can be incorporated into daily practice by the general public and in educational, neurological, and psychiatric contexts remain unaddressed. Thirdly, the underlying psychological, physiological, and neurobiological mechanisms through which physical activity, exercise, and sports promote cognitive and affective wellbeing remain to be clarified. Several potential mechanisms have been proposed, including the activation of the prefrontal cortices and the dopamine and serotonin neurotransmission, the release of neurotrophins, the enhancement of neural plasticity and neurogenesis, and the decrease of neuroinflammation and oxidative stress.
Download or read book The Effects of Self Motivation and Structured Social Support Upon Exercise Program Adherence written by John Kenneth Yardley and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The three purposes of this study were: to ascertain whether a program of structured social support would increase adherence to physical activity; to investigate whether the social support program would be differentially effective for participants with different levels of self-motivation as measured by the Self-Motivation Inventory (SMI); and to determine which aspects of the structured social support program were the most useful to participants. The sample consisted of 186, female participants enrolled in a 10 week YMCA Fitness Fantasia aerobic dance program, in Edmonton, Alberta. The subjects were drawn from 16 classes, of which 7 were experimental and 9 control. A modified, stratified random sampling procedure was utilized. As the experimental treatment was implemented within the exercise classes, all subjects within a class were assigned to either the experimental or control treatment condition. As there were a number of significant extraneous factors which could affect attendance, (e.g. day versus night classes, same instructor for more than one class, geographical region, day of class meeting), control was exercised over these factors and then randomly assigning the classes within strata to the two treatment conditions. Equal numbers of subjects scoring high, medium and low on the SMI were selected from each class. All subjects (experimental and control) were given the SMI questionnaire and a consent form to complete, on the first night. In addition, the subjects in the experimental condition received the structured social support intervention. It consisted of an educational booklet, wall charts for the exercise class and participants' homes, and procedures for instituting buddy support, family support, group support and leader support. The intervention was introduced at the first class by the researchers, and thereafter was continued by the instructors. Evaluations of the experimental classes were carried out by questionnaires for last class participants, telephone interviews of participants who had dropped out, and face-to-face semi-structured interviews of experimental exercise class instructors. The results provided support for the efficacy of a structured social support intervention increasing the adherence of participants in an aerobic dance physical activity program. In veiw of the lack of strict controls in carrying out this field experiment, it was recommended that further research be conducted to refine and substantiate the findings of this study. The results did not support the use of the SMI in identifying potential dropouts and there was no interaction found between the SMI and the experimental intervention. It was recommended that further study be carried out on the SMI to determine its usefulness in predicting adherence to physical activity. It was also recommended that alternate approaches to assessing self- motivation should be explored. The evaluations of the intervention by the participants and the instructors were positive and generally the intervention was felt to have increased the amount of social interaction in the exercise classes. Leader support was rated as the most beneficial type of support, though other forms e.g. buddy, family and group were also rated as being beneficial.
Download or read book Master s Theses in the Arts and Social Sciences written by and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book When I m 64 written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2006-02-13 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By 2030 there will be about 70 million people in the United States who are older than 64. Approximately 26 percent of these will be racial and ethnic minorities. Overall, the older population will be more diverse and better educated than their earlier cohorts. The range of late-life outcomes is very dramatic with old age being a significantly different experience for financially secure and well-educated people than for poor and uneducated people. The early mission of behavioral science research focused on identifying problems of older adults, such as isolation, caregiving, and dementia. Today, the field of gerontology is more interdisciplinary. When I'm 64 examines how individual and social behavior play a role in understanding diverse outcomes in old age. It also explores the implications of an aging workforce on the economy. The book recommends that the National Institute on Aging focus its research support in social, personality, and life-span psychology in four areas: motivation and behavioral change; socioemotional influences on decision-making; the influence of social engagement on cognition; and the effects of stereotypes on self and others. When I'm 64 is a useful resource for policymakers, researchers and medical professionals.
Download or read book Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology 6E written by Weinberg, Robert S. and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2014-09-22 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the leading text in sport and exercise psychology, Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Sixth Edition, provides a thorough introduction to key concepts in the field. This text offers both students and new practitioners a comprehensive view of sport and exercise psychology, drawing connections between research and practice and capturing the excitement of the world of sport and exercise.
Download or read book Psychology of Physical Activity written by Stuart Biddle and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 2001
Download or read book ACSM s Certification Review written by Pete Magyari and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2021-08-12 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reflecting the authoritative expertise of the American College of Sports Medicine, ACSM’s Certification Review, 6th Edition, prepares users to successfully pass certification exams and become an ACSM Certified Personal trainer (ACSM-CPT), ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP), or ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM- CEP). This easy-to-use review combines career-specific information with assessment tools and application-based exercises to boost test-taking confidence and help users ensure a seamless transition to practice. Content in this 6th Edition has been updated to align with the latest edition of ACSM’sGuidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription and reorganized to strengthen connections between the material users will encounter on their exams and how they will apply that knowledge in practice.
Download or read book Self motivation Balanced Decision Making and Exercise Adherence of Adult Fitness Program Participants written by Lisa A. Hoogesteger and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: The researcher examined the relationship between self-notivation and program adherence for 43 adults participating in a YMCA fitness program. In addition, the researcher utilized a group decision balance sheet (DBS) intervention with half the group to detemine its effect on pprogram adherence. The results of a 2 X 2 ANOVA indicated no significant (p > .05) main effect for level of self-motivation, nor for the treatment intervention. In this study, there was no significant (p > .05) relationship between scores on the self-notivation inventory (SMI), age, weight, exercise outside of class and days of program attendance. There was a significant (p
