Question 1

The intent of treatment research is to

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A) change an individual's life experience in some way through the use of physical activity. 
B) develop successful exercise outcomes. 
C) develop a successful physical activity intervention. 
D) evaluate whether interventions positively affect exercise behaviour. 
A) change an individual's life experience in some way through the use of physical activity. 
B) develop successful exercise outcomes. 
C) develop a successful physical activity intervention. 
D) evaluate whether interventions positively affect exercise behaviour.

Question 2

According to the transtheoretical model,helping individuals organize and plan exercise into their lives would be beneficial for someone in the stage of physical activity.

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A) contemplation 
B) action 
C) preparation 
D) pre- contemplation 
A) contemplation 
B) action 
C) preparation 
D) pre- contemplation

Question 3

Exercise intervention research

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A) is based only on theory. 
B) is based on developing relationships among constructs. 
C) is not based on theory. 
D) can be based on theory or may not be based on theory. 
A) is based only on theory. 
B) is based on developing relationships among constructs. 
C) is not based on theory. 
D) can be based on theory or may not be based on theory.

Question 4

Using a journal to keep track of how often you attend your yoga class is an example of

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A) behavioural contracts. 
B) goal setting. 
C) behavioural monitoring. 
D) physical activity contracts. 
A) behavioural contracts. 
B) goal setting. 
C) behavioural monitoring. 
D) physical activity contracts.

Question 5

A physical activity counselor

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A) teaches individuals how to perform exercises correctly. 
B) leads group exercise classes. 
C) uses behaviour modification techniques to help individuals exercise more regularly. 
D) is a medical doctor. 
A) teaches individuals how to perform exercises correctly. 
B) leads group exercise classes. 
C) uses behaviour modification techniques to help individuals exercise more regularly. 
D) is a medical doctor.

Question 6

According to the transtheoretical model,providing information about how to overcome barriers to exercise would be beneficial for someone in the stage of physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) preparation 
B) action 
C) pre- contemplation 
D) contemplation 
A) preparation 
B) action 
C) pre- contemplation 
D) contemplation

Question 7

Interventions that work best for children

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A) include removing physical barriers. 
B) target the entire family. 
C) highlight the health benefits of exercise. 
D) include low intensity exercise. 
A) include removing physical barriers. 
B) target the entire family. 
C) highlight the health benefits of exercise. 
D) include low intensity exercise.

Question 8

Physical inactivity among Canadians is very costly to our healthcare system.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The most successful interventions will be based on utilizing many of the strategies reviewed in the chapter.Several key components were identified as increasing the probability of an intervention being successful.Describe three of these recommendations.

Accepted Answer

1.Change attitudes 1.Use implementation

Question 10

Task self- efficacy is confidence in one's ability to

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A) complete the components in the exercise session. 
B) overcome barriers that may arise when participating in exercise. 
C) engage in physical activity regularly. 
D) plan and organize exercise in one's life. 
A) complete the components in the exercise session. 
B) overcome barriers that may arise when participating in exercise. 
C) engage in physical activity regularly. 
D) plan and organize exercise in one's life.

Question 11

According to the theory of planned behaviour,an individual's intention to engage in exercise is determined by

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A) their attitudes toward physical activity. 
B) the social support they experience for physical activity. 
C) the barrier self- efficacy that they experience. 
D) their subjective evaluation of exercise. 
A) their attitudes toward physical activity. 
B) the social support they experience for physical activity. 
C) the barrier self- efficacy that they experience. 
D) their subjective evaluation of exercise.

Question 12

Why is it important to read research on exercise interventions very carefully? Why must you take note of the subjects' characteristics,location of research,and related factors?

Accepted Answer

Canada is different from other countries

Question 13

Delivery approaches to exercise intervention research

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

Question 14

The main advantage of computer technology as a way to deliver exercise information is that

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A) it is very personal. 
B) people most have access to a computer. 
C) large numbers of people can be reached with minimal cost. 
D) people need to have knowledge of how to use computers. 
A) it is very personal. 
B) people most have access to a computer. 
C) large numbers of people can be reached with minimal cost. 
D) people need to have knowledge of how to use computers.

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

The transtheoretical model does a good job of describing the different exercise stages that an individual may currently be in.According to this model successful interventions will need to be stage matched in some way in order to be successful.Describe the strategies that you could use to encourage physical activity in an individual in the contemplation stage.How would these differ from the strategies you would implement for an individual in the maintenance stage of behaviour change?

Accepted Answer

Contemplation: Ask questions to help the

Question 17

You have just been hired as the strength training coach for a high school soccer team.You have designed a fantastic training program for the athletes.What strategies would you use to help them actually complete the training program?

Accepted Answer

Anything that shows an understanding tha

Question 18

According to the theory of planned behaviour,the most immediate predictor of behaviour is an individual's

Accepted Answer

A) attitude toward the behaviour. 
B) evaluation of what others think he/she should do. 
C) perception of the how much control they have over the behaviour. 
D) intention to complete the behaviour. 
A) attitude toward the behaviour. 
B) evaluation of what others think he/she should do. 
C) perception of the how much control they have over the behaviour. 
D) intention to complete the behaviour.

Question 19

Stage- targeted activity interventions are no more likely to induce changes in motivation than approaches that do not consider stages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to the transtheoretical model,advice to help individuals identify the benefits of exercise should be given to someone in the stage of physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) preparation 
B) action 
C) contemplation 
D) pre- contemplation 
A) preparation 
B) action 
C) contemplation 
D) pre- contemplation

The intent of treatment research is to

According to the transtheoretical model,helping individuals organize and plan exercise into their lives would be beneficial for someone in the stage of physical activity.

Exercise intervention research

Using a journal to keep track of how often you attend your yoga class is an example of

A physical activity counselor

According to the transtheoretical model,providing information about how to overcome barriers to exercise would be beneficial for someone in the stage of physical activity.

Interventions that work best for children

Physical inactivity among Canadians is very costly to our healthcare system.

The most successful interventions will be based on utilizing many of the strategies reviewed in the chapter.Several key components were identified as increasing the probability of an intervention being successful.Describe three of these recommendations.

Task self- efficacy is confidence in one's ability to

According to the theory of planned behaviour,an individual's intention to engage in exercise is determined by

Why is it important to read research on exercise interventions very carefully? Why must you take note of the subjects' characteristics,location of research,and related factors?

Delivery approaches to exercise intervention research

The main advantage of computer technology as a way to deliver exercise information is that

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

You have just been hired as the strength training coach for a high school soccer team.You have designed a fantastic training program for the athletes.What strategies would you use to help them actually complete the training program?

According to the theory of planned behaviour,the most immediate predictor of behaviour is an individual's

Stage- targeted activity interventions are no more likely to induce changes in motivation than approaches that do not consider stages.

According to the transtheoretical model,advice to help individuals identify the benefits of exercise should be given to someone in the stage of physical activity.

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Exam 13: Physical Activity Interventions

The intent of treatment research is to

According to the transtheoretical model,helping individuals organize and plan exercise into their lives would be beneficial for someone in the stage of physical activity.

Exercise intervention research

Using a journal to keep track of how often you attend your yoga class is an example of

A physical activity counselor

According to the transtheoretical model,providing information about how to overcome barriers to exercise would be beneficial for someone in the stage of physical activity.

Interventions that work best for children

Physical inactivity among Canadians is very costly to our healthcare system.

The most successful interventions will be based on utilizing many of the strategies reviewed in the chapter.Several key components were identified as increasing the probability of an intervention being successful.Describe three of these recommendations.

Task self- efficacy is confidence in one's ability to

According to the theory of planned behaviour,an individual's intention to engage in exercise is determined by

Why is it important to read research on exercise interventions very carefully? Why must you take note of the subjects' characteristics,location of research,and related factors?

Delivery approaches to exercise intervention research

The main advantage of computer technology as a way to deliver exercise information is that

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

You have just been hired as the strength training coach for a high school soccer team.You have designed a fantastic training program for the athletes.What strategies would you use to help them actually complete the training program?

According to the theory of planned behaviour,the most immediate predictor of behaviour is an individual's

Stage- targeted activity interventions are no more likely to induce changes in motivation than approaches that do not consider stages.

According to the transtheoretical model,advice to help individuals identify the benefits of exercise should be given to someone in the stage of physical activity.

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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