Question 1

The likelihood that participation rates will decline as age increases is an example of which type of determinant of physical activity?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Compare the reasons Masters athletes give for participating in competitive sport with the reasons given by younger athletes.

Accepted Answer

Older athletes are more motiva

Question 3

Which one of the following represents a difference between Masters runners and their non- active counterparts?

Accepted Answer

A) Higher self- esteem 
B) Lower consumption of alcohol 
C) Fewer physical problems 
D) Better sleep patterns 
E) All of the above 
A) Higher self- esteem 
B) Lower consumption of alcohol 
C) Fewer physical problems 
D) Better sleep patterns 
E) All of the above

Question 4

What are the three most common physical activities for adults over sixty- five?

Accepted Answer

A) Gardening,golf and walking 
B) Walking,gardening,and exercise classes 
C) Gardening,home exercise,and swimming 
D) Walking,gardening,and home exercise 
E) Walking,gardening,and bicycling 
A) Gardening,golf and walking 
B) Walking,gardening,and exercise classes 
C) Gardening,home exercise,and swimming 
D) Walking,gardening,and home exercise 
E) Walking,gardening,and bicycling

Question 5

In general,physiological factors such as aerobic capacity appear more resistant to age related decline than factors such as memory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Many Canadians run the risk of spending a significant portion of their seniors years in complete dependence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

By the year 2026,the number of Canadian adults over the age of sixty- five is expected to:

Accepted Answer

A) increase by 10%. 
B) triple. 
C) increase by 60%. 
D) quadruple. 
E) double. 
A) increase by 10%. 
B) triple. 
C) increase by 60%. 
D) quadruple. 
E) double.

Question 8

Older adults who will not become involved in physical activity because of a low perception of their current health and fitness levels are an example of what type of determinant of physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A) Behavioural attributes 
B) Psychological,cognitive and emotional factors 
C) Social and cultural factors 
D) Demographic and biological factors 
E) Physical and environmental factors 
A) Behavioural attributes 
B) Psychological,cognitive and emotional factors 
C) Social and cultural factors 
D) Demographic and biological factors 
E) Physical and environmental factors

Question 9

Disidentification can be a useful tool for:

Accepted Answer

A) improving awareness of stereotypes. 
B) increasing motivation. 
C) maintaining performance. 
D) maintaining self- esteem. 
E) All of the above 
A) improving awareness of stereotypes. 
B) increasing motivation. 
C) maintaining performance. 
D) maintaining self- esteem. 
E) All of the above

Question 10

According to the study by Ungerleider et al (1989),70% of Masters track and field athletes use what psychological skill in training and competition?

Accepted Answer

A) Relaxation 
B) Goal setting 
C) Association 
D) Imagery 
E) Meditation 
A) Relaxation 
B) Goal setting 
C) Association 
D) Imagery 
E) Meditation

Question 11

Why might seniors hold negative stereotypes about their own social group (i.e.,about themselves)?

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that attitudes toward

Question 12

Which of the following is the most common motive for Masters track and field athletes?

Accepted Answer

A) To achieve a personal best 
B) To get out of the house 
C) To be physically fit 
D) To give meaning to their lives 
E) To deal with weight concerns 
A) To achieve a personal best 
B) To get out of the house 
C) To be physically fit 
D) To give meaning to their lives 
E) To deal with weight concerns

Question 13

Older women are,in general

Accepted Answer

A) less physically active than young women. 
B) just as active as younger women. 
C) more physically active than older men. 
D) less physically active than older men. 
E) Both A and D 
A) less physically active than young women. 
B) just as active as younger women. 
C) more physically active than older men. 
D) less physically active than older men. 
E) Both A and D

Question 14

Older adults may be limiting their involvement in physical activity because of internalized negative stereotypes about their group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Distinguish between compensation theory and selective maintenance theory.

Accepted Answer

The basis of compensation theory is that

Question 16

In general, and skills appear to be more resistant to age- related decline than physiological factors such as aerobic capacity.

Accepted Answer

A) psychological; motor 
B) cognitive; psychological 
C) cognitive; physical 
D) cognitive; motor 
E) motor; physical 
A) psychological; motor 
B) cognitive; psychological 
C) cognitive; physical 
D) cognitive; motor 
E) motor; physical

Question 17

In the past 160 years,our average life expectancy has increased at a rate of about per year.

Accepted Answer

A) 3 months 
B) 1 month 
C) 5 months 
D) 2 months 
E) 4 months 
A) 3 months 
B) 1 month 
C) 5 months 
D) 2 months 
E) 4 months

Question 18

Loss of muscle mass that typically accompanies aging is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) osteoporosis. 
B) narcopenia. 
C) hypertrophy. 
D) myopenia. 
E) sarcopenia. 
A) osteoporosis. 
B) narcopenia. 
C) hypertrophy. 
D) myopenia. 
E) sarcopenia.

Question 19

Baker,Horton,Pearce,and Deakin's (2007)study of elite _ _ suggests that skilled motor performance declines much less with age than performance in sports such as running and swimming.

Accepted Answer

A) golfers 
B) cyclists 
C) archers 
D) gymnasts 
E) rowers 
A) golfers 
B) cyclists 
C) archers 
D) gymnasts 
E) rowers

Question 20

Findings from research with older adults indicate that feelings of self- efficacy are easily modified.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The likelihood that participation rates will decline as age increases is an example of which type of determinant of physical activity?

Compare the reasons Masters athletes give for participating in competitive sport with the reasons given by younger athletes.

Which one of the following represents a difference between Masters runners and their non- active counterparts?

What are the three most common physical activities for adults over sixty- five?

In general,physiological factors such as aerobic capacity appear more resistant to age related decline than factors such as memory.

Many Canadians run the risk of spending a significant portion of their seniors years in complete dependence.

By the year 2026,the number of Canadian adults over the age of sixty- five is expected to:

Older adults who will not become involved in physical activity because of a low perception of their current health and fitness levels are an example of what type of determinant of physical activity?

Disidentification can be a useful tool for:

According to the study by Ungerleider et al (1989),70% of Masters track and field athletes use what psychological skill in training and competition?

Why might seniors hold negative stereotypes about their own social group (i.e.,about themselves)?

Which of the following is the most common motive for Masters track and field athletes?

Older women are,in general

Older adults may be limiting their involvement in physical activity because of internalized negative stereotypes about their group.

Distinguish between compensation theory and selective maintenance theory.

In general, and skills appear to be more resistant to age- related decline than physiological factors such as aerobic capacity.

In the past 160 years,our average life expectancy has increased at a rate of about per year.

Loss of muscle mass that typically accompanies aging is known as:

Baker,Horton,Pearce,and Deakin's (2007)study of elite _ _ suggests that skilled motor performance declines much less with age than performance in sports such as running and swimming.

Findings from research with older adults indicate that feelings of self- efficacy are easily modified.

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Exam 10: Aging and Involvement in Sport and Physical Activity

The likelihood that participation rates will decline as age increases is an example of which type of determinant of physical activity?

Compare the reasons Masters athletes give for participating in competitive sport with the reasons given by younger athletes.

Which one of the following represents a difference between Masters runners and their non- active counterparts?

What are the three most common physical activities for adults over sixty- five?

In general,physiological factors such as aerobic capacity appear more resistant to age related decline than factors such as memory.

Many Canadians run the risk of spending a significant portion of their seniors years in complete dependence.

By the year 2026,the number of Canadian adults over the age of sixty- five is expected to:

Older adults who will not become involved in physical activity because of a low perception of their current health and fitness levels are an example of what type of determinant of physical activity?

Disidentification can be a useful tool for:

According to the study by Ungerleider et al (1989),70% of Masters track and field athletes use what psychological skill in training and competition?

Why might seniors hold negative stereotypes about their own social group (i.e.,about themselves)?

Which of the following is the most common motive for Masters track and field athletes?

Older women are,in general

Older adults may be limiting their involvement in physical activity because of internalized negative stereotypes about their group.

Distinguish between compensation theory and selective maintenance theory.

In general, and skills appear to be more resistant to age- related decline than physiological factors such as aerobic capacity.

In the past 160 years,our average life expectancy has increased at a rate of about per year.

Loss of muscle mass that typically accompanies aging is known as:

Baker,Horton,Pearce,and Deakin's (2007)study of elite _ _ suggests that skilled motor performance declines much less with age than performance in sports such as running and swimming.

Findings from research with older adults indicate that feelings of self- efficacy are easily modified.

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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