Question 1

According to the Transtheoretical model, when an individual is in the action stage of behavioural change they

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

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 that you must set up as desirable environment as possible. Look for creative, useful, and possible suggestions. Examples: reward for weight training attendance with a contest for a t-shirt for best attendance, organize groups to attend training sessions, make a contract with the athletes, do strength training on the field during the last 10 mins of each practice, etc.

Question 4

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.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The focus of outcome research is to

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Behaviour monitoring can be achieved by

Accepted Answer

A)  keeping track of your physical activity. 
B)  teaching an individual specific management skills. 
C)  understanding theoretical constructs. 
D)  watching individuals exercise. 
A)  keeping track of your physical activity. 
B)  teaching an individual specific management skills. 
C)  understanding theoretical constructs. 
D)  watching individuals exercise.

Question 7

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 8

A physical activity counsellor

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  21% 
B)  31% 
C)  48% 
D)  51% 
A)  21% 
B)  31% 
C)  48% 
D)  51%

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

The HAPA model incorporates many of the key concepts from various theories to describe exercise behaviour. Discuss three of these key concepts.

Accepted Answer

self-efficacy, inten

Question 15

There is only one type of self-efficacy that can be influenced in the exercise setting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Transtheoretical model reminds us that interventions should

Accepted Answer

A)  be tailored to the specific exercise stage that an individual is in. 
B)  include educational programs. 
C)  affect attitude change. 
D)  include behavioural contracts. 
A)  be tailored to the specific exercise stage that an individual is in. 
B)  include educational programs. 
C)  affect attitude change. 
D)  include behavioural contracts.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to the Transtheoretical model, when an individual is in the action stage of behavioural change they

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

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

The focus of outcome research is to

Behaviour monitoring can be achieved 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?

A physical activity counsellor

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

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

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.

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

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

The HAPA model incorporates many of the key concepts from various theories to describe exercise behaviour. Discuss three of these key concepts.

There is only one type of self-efficacy that can be influenced in the exercise setting.

The Transtheoretical model reminds us that interventions should

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

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

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

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

Introducing Sport and Exercise Psychology

Personality in Sport and Exercise

Motivation and Behavioural Change

Stress, Emotion, and Coping in Sport and Exercise

Anxiety in Sport and Exercise

Aggression and Moral Behaviour in Sport

Sport Psychology Interventions

Leadership in Sport and Exercise

Group Cohesion in Sport and Exercise

Youth Involvement and Positive Development in Sport

Coaching Psychology

Aging and Involvement in Sport and Physical Activity

Physical Activity and Mental Health

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Exam 15: Physical Activity Interventions

According to the Transtheoretical model, when an individual is in the action stage of behavioural change they

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

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

The focus of outcome research is to

Behaviour monitoring can be achieved 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?

A physical activity counsellor

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

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

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.

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

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

The HAPA model incorporates many of the key concepts from various theories to describe exercise behaviour. Discuss three of these key concepts.

There is only one type of self-efficacy that can be influenced in the exercise setting.

The Transtheoretical model reminds us that interventions should

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

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

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

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

Introducing Sport and Exercise Psychology

Personality in Sport and Exercise

Motivation and Behavioural Change

Stress, Emotion, and Coping in Sport and Exercise

Anxiety in Sport and Exercise

Aggression and Moral Behaviour in Sport

Sport Psychology Interventions

Leadership in Sport and Exercise

Group Cohesion in Sport and Exercise

Youth Involvement and Positive Development in Sport

Coaching Psychology

Aging and Involvement in Sport and Physical Activity

Physical Activity and Mental Health

Body Image in Sport and Exercise

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