Question 1

Researchers examining older adults have confirmed the importance of in predicting program initiation,attendance,and adherence.

Accepted Answer

A) self- efficacy 
B) perceived fitness 
C) perceived health 
D) perceived ability 
E) self- esteem 
A) self- efficacy 
B) perceived fitness 
C) perceived health 
D) perceived ability 
E) self- esteem A

Question 2

Getting older involves the inevitable loss of the ability to function in society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

There may be a dynamic,reciprocal relationship between physical activity and beliefs,in that positive beliefs promote physical activity and physical activity promotes _ beliefs.

Accepted Answer

A) enjoyment 
B) gender 
C) ecological 
D) social 
E) age 
A) enjoyment 
B) gender 
C) ecological 
D) social 
E) age E

Question 4

When working with older athletes,which of the following sport psychology concepts are applicable?

Accepted Answer

A) One's attitudes about older adults should be assessed for bias (e.g.,stereotypes). 
B) Training programs and interventions should reflect the uniqueness of competition at this level. 
C) Athlete's experiences and knowledge should be acknowledged. 
D) Consultants should consider ways in which they can access athlete's knowledge. 
E) All of the above 
A) One's attitudes about older adults should be assessed for bias (e.g.,stereotypes). 
B) Training programs and interventions should reflect the uniqueness of competition at this level. 
C) Athlete's experiences and knowledge should be acknowledged. 
D) Consultants should consider ways in which they can access athlete's knowledge. 
E) All of the above

Question 5

Using the Profile of Mood States,Masters track and field athletes demonstrated a lower score than other athletes in which state?

Accepted Answer

A) Anger 
B) Fatigue 
C) Tension 
D) Confusion 
E) Vigour 
A) Anger 
B) Fatigue 
C) Tension 
D) Confusion 
E) Vigour

Question 6

List the six most common barriers to exercise in older adults and briefly describe the data on the most common barrier.

Accepted Answer

1.Health problems/pain 1.Lazy/not motiva

Question 7

An increased lifespan does not necessarily mean a better quality of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Simon and Storandt's (1997)of activity levels in childhood and adolescence among competitors,non- competitors (i.e.,active but not competing in sport),and non- exercisers found which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Non- exercisers were more active during childhood and adolescence. 
B) Non- exercisers were less active than both the competitors and non- competitors during childhood and adolescence. 
C) Non- competitors were more active during childhood and adolescence. 
D) Competitors were more active during childhood and adolescence. 
E) There were no differences between the groups' activity levels during childhood and adolescence. 
A) Non- exercisers were more active during childhood and adolescence. 
B) Non- exercisers were less active than both the competitors and non- competitors during childhood and adolescence. 
C) Non- competitors were more active during childhood and adolescence. 
D) Competitors were more active during childhood and adolescence. 
E) There were no differences between the groups' activity levels during childhood and adolescence.

Question 9

Persons over eighty- five are the fastest growing segment of the population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An older adults who does not exercise because of heart disease is using an example of which barrier to exercise in seniors?

Accepted Answer

A) Lazy/not motivated 
B) Fatigue 
C) Too busy/no time 
D) Health problems/pain 
E) Don't like exercise 
A) Lazy/not motivated 
B) Fatigue 
C) Too busy/no time 
D) Health problems/pain 
E) Don't like exercise

Question 11

Which is the most common barrier to exercise in seniors?

Accepted Answer

A) Exercise is no fun. 
B) Lazy/not motivated 
C) Health problems/pain 
D) Fatigue 
E) Too busy/no time 
A) Exercise is no fun. 
B) Lazy/not motivated 
C) Health problems/pain 
D) Fatigue 
E) Too busy/no time

Question 12

The 2005 World Masters Games were the largest multi- sport event in the world,next to the Olympics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A health care practitioner who characterizes female older adults as fragile or delicate and encourages them not to engage in physical activity because it is risky is an example of which type of determinant of physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A) Demographic and biological factors 
B) Physical and environmental factors 
C) Behavioural attributes 
D) Social and cultural factors 
E) Emotional factors 
A) Demographic and biological factors 
B) Physical and environmental factors 
C) Behavioural attributes 
D) Social and cultural factors 
E) Emotional factors

Question 14

'Reconceptualizing your self- image to remove the value associated with a domain,thereby reducing the impact of negative performance' is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) implicit priming. 
B) stereotype threat. 
C) explicit priming. 
D) self- handicapping. 
E) disidentification. 
A) implicit priming. 
B) stereotype threat. 
C) explicit priming. 
D) self- handicapping. 
E) disidentification.

Question 15

Rowe and Khan's model of successful aging has 3 components:

Accepted Answer

A) absence of chronic disease,maintenance of cognitive and physical functioning,and active engagement with life. 
B) sport involvement,social involvement,physical involvement. 
C) engagement with life,maintenance of physical functioning,high energy levels. 
D) absence of chronic disease,sport involvement,and active engagement with life. 
A) absence of chronic disease,maintenance of cognitive and physical functioning,and active engagement with life. 
B) sport involvement,social involvement,physical involvement. 
C) engagement with life,maintenance of physical functioning,high energy levels. 
D) absence of chronic disease,sport involvement,and active engagement with life.

Question 16

Master athletes have shown the iceberg profile,which involves

Accepted Answer

A) lower scores on tension and vigour,and higher scores on depression,fatigue,and confusion than normative samples. 
B) lower scores on tension,depression,fatigue,and confusion and higher scores on vigour than normative samples. 
C) higher scores on tension,and lower scores on depression,fatigue,and confusion and vigour than normative samples. 
D) lower scores on tension,but higher scores on confusion and fatigue than normative samples. 
A) lower scores on tension and vigour,and higher scores on depression,fatigue,and confusion than normative samples. 
B) lower scores on tension,depression,fatigue,and confusion and higher scores on vigour than normative samples. 
C) higher scores on tension,and lower scores on depression,fatigue,and confusion and vigour than normative samples. 
D) lower scores on tension,but higher scores on confusion and fatigue than normative samples.

Question 17

Generally,the best predictor of physical activity involvement in people of all ages is

Accepted Answer

A) having a good coach. 
B) the opportunity to meet new people. 
C) the chance to win trophies,earn medals. 
D) enjoyment. 
E) setting records. 
A) having a good coach. 
B) the opportunity to meet new people. 
C) the chance to win trophies,earn medals. 
D) enjoyment. 
E) setting records.

Question 18

Using the Profile of Mood States,Masters track and field athletes demonstrated a higher score than normative samples in which state?

Accepted Answer

A) Confusion 
B) Fatigue 
C) Depression 
D) Tension 
E) Vigour 
A) Confusion 
B) Fatigue 
C) Depression 
D) Tension 
E) Vigour

Question 19

Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living for Older Adults recommends up to minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity on most days,including a variety of endurance,flexibility,strength and balance activities.

Accepted Answer

A) thirty 
B) forty 
C) sixty 
D) twenty 
E) forty- five 
A) thirty 
B) forty 
C) sixty 
D) twenty 
E) forty- five

Question 20

What are some of the reasons that master athletes are important from a research perspective?

Accepted Answer

Masters athletes are a valuable populati

Researchers examining older adults have confirmed the importance of in predicting program initiation,attendance,and adherence.

Getting older involves the inevitable loss of the ability to function in society.

There may be a dynamic,reciprocal relationship between physical activity and beliefs,in that positive beliefs promote physical activity and physical activity promotes _ beliefs.

When working with older athletes,which of the following sport psychology concepts are applicable?

Using the Profile of Mood States,Masters track and field athletes demonstrated a lower score than other athletes in which state?

List the six most common barriers to exercise in older adults and briefly describe the data on the most common barrier.

An increased lifespan does not necessarily mean a better quality of life.

Simon and Storandt's (1997)of activity levels in childhood and adolescence among competitors,non- competitors (i.e.,active but not competing in sport),and non- exercisers found which of the following?

Persons over eighty- five are the fastest growing segment of the population.

An older adults who does not exercise because of heart disease is using an example of which barrier to exercise in seniors?

Which is the most common barrier to exercise in seniors?

The 2005 World Masters Games were the largest multi- sport event in the world,next to the Olympics.

A health care practitioner who characterizes female older adults as fragile or delicate and encourages them not to engage in physical activity because it is risky is an example of which type of determinant of physical activity?

'Reconceptualizing your self- image to remove the value associated with a domain,thereby reducing the impact of negative performance' is known as:

Rowe and Khan's model of successful aging has 3 components:

Master athletes have shown the iceberg profile,which involves

Generally,the best predictor of physical activity involvement in people of all ages is

Using the Profile of Mood States,Masters track and field athletes demonstrated a higher score than normative samples in which state?

Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living for Older Adults recommends up to minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity on most days,including a variety of endurance,flexibility,strength and balance activities.

What are some of the reasons that master athletes are important from a research perspective?

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

Coaching Psychology

Exercise and Mental Health

Physical Activity Interventions

Sport Psychology Interventions

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Exam 10: Aging and Involvement in Sport and Physical Activity

Researchers examining older adults have confirmed the importance of in predicting program initiation,attendance,and adherence.

Getting older involves the inevitable loss of the ability to function in society.

There may be a dynamic,reciprocal relationship between physical activity and beliefs,in that positive beliefs promote physical activity and physical activity promotes _ beliefs.

When working with older athletes,which of the following sport psychology concepts are applicable?

Using the Profile of Mood States,Masters track and field athletes demonstrated a lower score than other athletes in which state?

List the six most common barriers to exercise in older adults and briefly describe the data on the most common barrier.

An increased lifespan does not necessarily mean a better quality of life.

Simon and Storandt's (1997)of activity levels in childhood and adolescence among competitors,non- competitors (i.e.,active but not competing in sport),and non- exercisers found which of the following?

Persons over eighty- five are the fastest growing segment of the population.

An older adults who does not exercise because of heart disease is using an example of which barrier to exercise in seniors?

Which is the most common barrier to exercise in seniors?

The 2005 World Masters Games were the largest multi- sport event in the world,next to the Olympics.

A health care practitioner who characterizes female older adults as fragile or delicate and encourages them not to engage in physical activity because it is risky is an example of which type of determinant of physical activity?

'Reconceptualizing your self- image to remove the value associated with a domain,thereby reducing the impact of negative performance' is known as:

Rowe and Khan's model of successful aging has 3 components:

Master athletes have shown the iceberg profile,which involves

Generally,the best predictor of physical activity involvement in people of all ages is

Using the Profile of Mood States,Masters track and field athletes demonstrated a higher score than normative samples in which state?

Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living for Older Adults recommends up to minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity on most days,including a variety of endurance,flexibility,strength and balance activities.

What are some of the reasons that master athletes are important from a research perspective?

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

Coaching Psychology

Exercise and Mental Health

Physical Activity Interventions

Sport Psychology Interventions

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