Deck 1: Introduction to Exercise Psychology

Question 1

Define the following:
a. Physical activity
b. Exercise
c. Exercise psychology
d. Rehabilitation psychology

Answer 1

No Answer.

Question 2

Discuss the societal factors of the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s that helped to pave the way for the emergence of exercise psychology.

Answer 2

No Answer.

Question 3

Discuss and provide examples that illustrate the two primary reasons given for why it is necessary or helpful to study the psychology of exercise.

Answer 3

No Answer.

Question 4

Define, compare, and contrast the following (include examples):
a. Adoption
b. Adherence

Question 5

List and provide examples of occupational areas in which we might find an individual with a background in exercise psychology.

Question 6

Define and discuss the fields of psychology, exercise science, and exercise/rehabilitation psychology using examples in each case.

Question 7

The belief that the mind, body, and social environment influence one another and behavior is referred to as what kind of model or approach?

A) Medical model
B) Biopsychosocial approach
C) Social cognitive approach
D) None of the above

Question 8

The belief that traditional forms of medicine (e.g., pharmacology) are the best (or only) treatments for physical and mental health is referred to as what kind of model or approach?

A) Medical model
B) Biopsychosocial approach
C) Social cognitive approach
D) None of the above

Question 9

How is the term acute best defined?

A) Popular, Common
B) Long-Term, Relatively Permanent
C) Short-Term, Temporary
D) None of the above

Question 10

The formation of organizations or associations is essential because they do which of the following?

A) Allow individuals with similar interests to come together to share ideas and research
B) Serve as important links to the public sector
C) May help to develop public policy, guidelines, or standards
D) All of the above

Question 11

Where can information and research emanating from the field of exercise psychology be found?

A) Peer-reviewed journals
B) Journals focused on theoretical issues
C) Journals focused on applied issues
D) All of the above

Question 12

One could anticipate the provision of necessary and sufficient training specific to the field of exercise psychology at which of the following institutions?

A) Community/junior college
B) Professional school of psychology
C) Four-year college or university
D) All of the above

Question 13

The World Health Organization's (WHO) physical activity recommendations for adults aged 18-64 years stipulate adults should do:

A) 30 minutes of aerobic exercise five times a week
B) At least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity, or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity each week
C) Stretching activities throughout the week
D) None of the above.

Question 14

Match the organization with the appropriate descriptor

-_____APA Div.

A) mission is to develop/apply knowledge concerning the interrelationships of health and well-being of individuals, families, communities and populations
B) only worldwide organization of scholars devoted to the study of sport and exercise psychology
C) promotes the study of motor control/learning/development as well as sport/exercise psychology in Canada
D) largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world
E) promotes the study of motor control/learning/development and sport/exercise psychology in North America (and beyond)
F) congress composed of European entities committed to the field of sport and exercise psychology
G) aims to further the science and practice of psychology within exercise, sport and human performance domains.

Question 15

Match the organization with the appropriate descriptor

-_____ACSM

A) mission is to develop/apply knowledge concerning the interrelationships of health and well-being of individuals, families, communities and populations
B) only worldwide organization of scholars devoted to the study of sport and exercise psychology
C) promotes the study of motor control/learning/development as well as sport/exercise psychology in Canada
D) largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world
E) promotes the study of motor control/learning/development and sport/exercise psychology in North America (and beyond)
F) congress composed of European entities committed to the field of sport and exercise psychology
G) aims to further the science and practice of psychology within exercise, sport and human performance domains.

Question 16

Match the organization with the appropriate descriptor

-_____FEPSAC

A) mission is to develop/apply knowledge concerning the interrelationships of health and well-being of individuals, families, communities and populations
B) only worldwide organization of scholars devoted to the study of sport and exercise psychology
C) promotes the study of motor control/learning/development as well as sport/exercise psychology in Canada
D) largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world
E) promotes the study of motor control/learning/development and sport/exercise psychology in North America (and beyond)
F) congress composed of European entities committed to the field of sport and exercise psychology
G) aims to further the science and practice of psychology within exercise, sport and human performance domains.

Question 17

Match the organization with the appropriate descriptor

-____ISSP

A) mission is to develop/apply knowledge concerning the interrelationships of health and well-being of individuals, families, communities and populations
B) only worldwide organization of scholars devoted to the study of sport and exercise psychology
C) promotes the study of motor control/learning/development as well as sport/exercise psychology in Canada
D) largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world
E) promotes the study of motor control/learning/development and sport/exercise psychology in North America (and beyond)
F) congress composed of European entities committed to the field of sport and exercise psychology
G) aims to further the science and practice of psychology within exercise, sport and human performance domains.

Question 18

Match the organization with the appropriate descriptor

-____NASPSPA

A) mission is to develop/apply knowledge concerning the interrelationships of health and well-being of individuals, families, communities and populations
B) only worldwide organization of scholars devoted to the study of sport and exercise psychology
C) promotes the study of motor control/learning/development as well as sport/exercise psychology in Canada
D) largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world
E) promotes the study of motor control/learning/development and sport/exercise psychology in North America (and beyond)
F) congress composed of European entities committed to the field of sport and exercise psychology
G) aims to further the science and practice of psychology within exercise, sport and human performance domains.

Question 19

Match the organization with the appropriate descriptor

-____SBM

A) mission is to develop/apply knowledge concerning the interrelationships of health and well-being of individuals, families, communities and populations
B) only worldwide organization of scholars devoted to the study of sport and exercise psychology
C) promotes the study of motor control/learning/development as well as sport/exercise psychology in Canada
D) largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world
E) promotes the study of motor control/learning/development and sport/exercise psychology in North America (and beyond)
F) congress composed of European entities committed to the field of sport and exercise psychology
G) aims to further the science and practice of psychology within exercise, sport and human performance domains.

Question 20

Match the organization with the appropriate descriptor

-____SCAPPS

A) mission is to develop/apply knowledge concerning the interrelationships of health and well-being of individuals, families, communities and populations
B) only worldwide organization of scholars devoted to the study of sport and exercise psychology
C) promotes the study of motor control/learning/development as well as sport/exercise psychology in Canada
D) largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world
E) promotes the study of motor control/learning/development and sport/exercise psychology in North America (and beyond)
F) congress composed of European entities committed to the field of sport and exercise psychology
G) aims to further the science and practice of psychology within exercise, sport and human performance domains.