Question 1

Mass media campaigns are interventions that attempt to reach select individuals through public forums.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

According to the transtheoretical model,when an individual is in the preparation stage of behavioural change they

Accepted Answer

A) intend to make a change within six months. 
B) do not intend to make a behavioural change. 
C) plan on maintaining a new behaviour. 
D) intend to make a change within the next month. 
A) intend to make a change within six months. 
B) do not intend to make a behavioural change. 
C) plan on maintaining a new behaviour. 
D) intend to make a change within the next month. D

Question 3

Physical activity contracts work because they enhance an individual's motivation and commitment to attain a physical activity goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

One successful way to change people's attitudes toward physical activity is

Accepted Answer

A) by doing what friends want you to do. 
B) by ensuring that they follow through with their intentions. 
C) by knowing what everyone else is doing. 
D) through a persuasive advertisement campaign. 
A) by doing what friends want you to do. 
B) by ensuring that they follow through with their intentions. 
C) by knowing what everyone else is doing. 
D) through a persuasive advertisement campaign.

Question 5

Intervention research

Accepted Answer

A) seeks to manipulate the different factors that affect physical activity. 
B) evaluates factors that predict exercise adherence. 
C) evaluates personal factors that influence exercise behaviour. 
D) is primarily concerned with physical activity statistics. 
A) seeks to manipulate the different factors that affect physical activity. 
B) evaluates factors that predict exercise adherence. 
C) evaluates personal factors that influence exercise behaviour. 
D) is primarily concerned with physical activity statistics.

Question 6

Physical activity counseling is provided by trained health- care professionals who help individuals incorporate physical activity into their lifestyle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Behavioural approaches to exercise intervention research

Accepted Answer

A) are based on how information is delivered to an individual. 
B) are based on theoretical constructs. 
C) teach an individual specific management skills. 
D) are geared toward adults. 
A) are based on how information is delivered to an individual. 
B) are based on theoretical constructs. 
C) teach an individual specific management skills. 
D) are geared toward adults.

Question 8

Physical activity has been used by researchers to help individuals cope with chronic illness.Describe how exercising through cancer treatments has helped individuals.

Accepted Answer

Improve quality of l

Question 9

The focus of outcome research is to

Accepted Answer

A) develop an intervention and test whether or not it positively affects exercise behaviour. 
B) develop desirable physical activity outcomes. 
C) evaluate how physical activity helps individuals cope with chronic illness. 
D) evaluate how physical activity is used to change desirable behavioural and psychological outcomes. 
A) develop an intervention and test whether or not it positively affects exercise behaviour. 
B) develop desirable physical activity outcomes. 
C) evaluate how physical activity helps individuals cope with chronic illness. 
D) evaluate how physical activity is used to change desirable behavioural and psychological outcomes.

Question 10

According to the transtheoretical model,when an individual is in the contemplation stage of behavioural change they

Accepted Answer

A) do not intend to make a behavioural change. 
B) plan on sustaining a new behaviour. 
C) intend to make a change within six months. 
D) intend to make a change within the next month. 
A) do not intend to make a behavioural change. 
B) plan on sustaining a new behaviour. 
C) intend to make a change within six months. 
D) intend to make a change within the next month.

Question 11

Exercise involvement usually increases with age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

There are many types of self- efficacy.Confidence in one's ability to engage in physical activity is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) barrier self- efficacy. 
B) in- class self- efficacy. 
C) scheduling self- efficacy. 
D) exercise self- efficacy. 
A) barrier self- efficacy. 
B) in- class self- efficacy. 
C) scheduling self- efficacy. 
D) exercise self- efficacy.

Question 13

Computer technology would best be used to help seniors exercise more regularly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Behavioural approaches are based on how information is delivered to an individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Computer technology may not have long last effects because the supportive environment provided by people is missing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of an implementation intention?

Accepted Answer

A) "When I get in the car,I will drive to the gym." 
B) "I intend to run this week." 
C) "I intend to exercise three times per week." 
D) "I want to exercise more frequently" 
A) "When I get in the car,I will drive to the gym." 
B) "I intend to run this week." 
C) "I intend to exercise three times per week." 
D) "I want to exercise more frequently"

Question 17

According to the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute,what percentage of Canadians can be classified as inactive or sedentary?

Accepted Answer

A) 41% 
B) 21% 
C) 31% 
D) 51% 
A) 41% 
B) 21% 
C) 31% 
D) 51%

Question 18

The SMART principles of goal setting suggest that a goal should be

Accepted Answer

A) specific,measureable,accommodating,realistic,and timely. 
B) specific,meaningful,achievable,realistic,and timely. 
C) specific,measureable,achievable,realistic,and timely. 
D) specific,meaningful,accommodating,realistic,and timely. 
A) specific,measureable,accommodating,realistic,and timely. 
B) specific,meaningful,achievable,realistic,and timely. 
C) specific,measureable,achievable,realistic,and timely. 
D) specific,meaningful,accommodating,realistic,and timely.

Question 19

Persuasive communication is one way to provoke attitude change and is based on providing specific information regarding beliefs about physical activity.What would you say to an individual who has just been diagnosed with diabetes and feels that they don't have time to exercise in order to change their attitude about physical activity?

Accepted Answer

Students should demonstrate that they un

Question 20

According to the transtheoretical model,when an individual is in the pre- contemplation stage of behavioural change they

Accepted Answer

A) plan on maintaining a new behaviour. 
B) intend to make a change within the next month. 
C) do not intend to make a behavioural change. 
D) intend to make a change within six months. 
A) plan on maintaining a new behaviour. 
B) intend to make a change within the next month. 
C) do not intend to make a behavioural change. 
D) intend to make a change within six months.

Mass media campaigns are interventions that attempt to reach select individuals through public forums.

According to the transtheoretical model,when an individual is in the preparation stage of behavioural change they

Physical activity contracts work because they enhance an individual's motivation and commitment to attain a physical activity goal.

One successful way to change people's attitudes toward physical activity is

Intervention research

Physical activity counseling is provided by trained health- care professionals who help individuals incorporate physical activity into their lifestyle.

Behavioural approaches to exercise intervention research

Physical activity has been used by researchers to help individuals cope with chronic illness.Describe how exercising through cancer treatments has helped individuals.

The focus of outcome research is to

According to the transtheoretical model,when an individual is in the contemplation stage of behavioural change they

Exercise involvement usually increases with age.

There are many types of self- efficacy.Confidence in one's ability to engage in physical activity is known as:

Computer technology would best be used to help seniors exercise more regularly.

Behavioural approaches are based on how information is delivered to an individual.

Computer technology may not have long last effects because the supportive environment provided by people is missing.

Which of the following is an example of an implementation intention?

According to the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute,what percentage of Canadians can be classified as inactive or sedentary?

The SMART principles of goal setting suggest that a goal should be

According to the transtheoretical model,when an individual is in the pre- contemplation stage of behavioural change they

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Stress and Coping in Sport and Exercise

Group Cohesion in Sport and Exercise

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Exam 13: Physical Activity Interventions

Mass media campaigns are interventions that attempt to reach select individuals through public forums.

According to the transtheoretical model,when an individual is in the preparation stage of behavioural change they

Physical activity contracts work because they enhance an individual's motivation and commitment to attain a physical activity goal.

One successful way to change people's attitudes toward physical activity is

Intervention research

Physical activity counseling is provided by trained health- care professionals who help individuals incorporate physical activity into their lifestyle.

Behavioural approaches to exercise intervention research

Physical activity has been used by researchers to help individuals cope with chronic illness.Describe how exercising through cancer treatments has helped individuals.

The focus of outcome research is to

According to the transtheoretical model,when an individual is in the contemplation stage of behavioural change they

Exercise involvement usually increases with age.

There are many types of self- efficacy.Confidence in one's ability to engage in physical activity is known as:

Computer technology would best be used to help seniors exercise more regularly.

Behavioural approaches are based on how information is delivered to an individual.

Computer technology may not have long last effects because the supportive environment provided by people is missing.

Which of the following is an example of an implementation intention?

According to the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute,what percentage of Canadians can be classified as inactive or sedentary?

The SMART principles of goal setting suggest that a goal should be

According to the transtheoretical model,when an individual is in the pre- contemplation stage of behavioural change they

Introducing Sport and Exercise Psychology

Research Perspectives in Sport and Exercise Psychology

Personality in Sport and Exercise

Motivation and Behavioural Change

Anxiety in Sport and Exercise

Stress and Coping in Sport and Exercise

Group Cohesion in Sport and Exercise

Aggression and Moral Behaviour in Sport

Youth Involvement and Positive Development in Sport

Aging and Involvement in Sport and Physical Activity

Coaching Psychology

Exercise and Mental Health

Sport Psychology Interventions

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