Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Question 3

Describe the four steps involved in motivational interviewing. Write a case study for how a doctor could use motivational interviewing with an obese patient who he is encouraging to exercise.

Accepted Answer

evaluate completenes

Question 4

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 5

According to the Transtheoretical model, when an individual is in the preparation 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 maintaining 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 maintaining a new behaviour.

Question 6

Physical activity contracts

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A)  increase an individual's commitment to exercise. 
B)  are considered part of a best practice. 
C)  specifies in writing what is to be achieved through physical activity. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  increase an individual's commitment to exercise. 
B)  are considered part of a best practice. 
C)  specifies in writing what is to be achieved through physical activity. 
D)  all of the above

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

One key component of interventions geared toward changing exercise behaviour is increasing self-efficacy perceptions. Describe two ways that you would help an individual feel more confident about their ability to exercise?

Accepted Answer

Two specific strategies that would incre

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

According to the Theory of Planned Behaviour, an individual's intention to engage in exercise is determined by

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Exergaming is as effective as real physical activity for children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Exercise intervention research

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

The intent of treatment research is to

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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 17

According to the Transtheoretical model, when an individual is in the pre-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 maintaining 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 maintaining a new behaviour.

Question 18

Goal setting has two crucial steps

Accepted Answer

A)  setting specific goals and measuring them. 
B)  identifying a target and an action plan. 
C)  being self-motivated and committed. 
D)  making sure goals are attainable and timely. 
A)  setting specific goals and measuring them. 
B)  identifying a target and an action plan. 
C)  being self-motivated and committed. 
D)  making sure goals are attainable and timely.

Question 19

The main advantage of mass media campaigns is that

Accepted Answer

A)  it is very personal. 
B)  it is very expensive. 
C)  it has long term effects on behaviour change. 
D)  the information reaches large numbers of people. 
A)  it is very personal. 
B)  it is very expensive. 
C)  it has long term effects on behaviour change. 
D)  the information reaches large numbers of people.

Question 20

Behavioural strategies teach individuals specific management skills necessary for the successful maintenance of physical activity. Explain and give an example of a successful behavioural strategy.

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Students should describe one o

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

According to the Theory of Planned Behaviour, the most immediate predictor of behaviour is an individual's

Describe the four steps involved in motivational interviewing. Write a case study for how a doctor could use motivational interviewing with an obese patient who he is encouraging to exercise.

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

Physical activity contracts

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

One key component of interventions geared toward changing exercise behaviour is increasing self-efficacy perceptions. Describe two ways that you would help an individual feel more confident about their ability to exercise?

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

According to the Theory of Planned Behaviour, an individual's intention to engage in exercise is determined by

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

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

Exergaming is as effective as real physical activity for children.

Exercise intervention research

The intent of treatment research is to

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, when an individual is in the pre-contemplation stage of behavioural change they

Goal setting has two crucial steps

The main advantage of mass media campaigns is that

Behavioural strategies teach individuals specific management skills necessary for the successful maintenance of physical activity. Explain and give an example of a successful behavioural strategy.

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Sport Psychology Interventions

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Exam 15: Physical Activity Interventions

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

According to the Theory of Planned Behaviour, the most immediate predictor of behaviour is an individual's

Describe the four steps involved in motivational interviewing. Write a case study for how a doctor could use motivational interviewing with an obese patient who he is encouraging to exercise.

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

Physical activity contracts

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

One key component of interventions geared toward changing exercise behaviour is increasing self-efficacy perceptions. Describe two ways that you would help an individual feel more confident about their ability to exercise?

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

According to the Theory of Planned Behaviour, an individual's intention to engage in exercise is determined by

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

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

Exergaming is as effective as real physical activity for children.

Exercise intervention research

The intent of treatment research is to

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, when an individual is in the pre-contemplation stage of behavioural change they

Goal setting has two crucial steps

The main advantage of mass media campaigns is that

Behavioural strategies teach individuals specific management skills necessary for the successful maintenance of physical activity. Explain and give an example of a successful behavioural strategy.

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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