Question 1

Persuasive communication is one way to provoke attitude change and is based on providing specific information regarding beliefs about physical activity. What would you say to an individual who has just been diagnosed with diabetes and feels that they don't have time to exercise in order to change their attitude about physical activity?

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Question 2

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?

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Question 3

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?

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Question 4

Exergaming is as effective as real physical activity for children.

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Exergaming can contribute to physical activity and has its benefits, but it may not always provide the same intensity or range of physical and social benefits as traditional physical activities or sports.

Question 5

Physical activity has been used by researchers to help individuals cope with chronic illness. Describe how exercising through cancer treatments could help individuals.

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Question 6

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.

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Question 7

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?

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Question 8

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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Question 9

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

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Question 10

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?

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Question 11

The most successful interventions will be based on utilizing many of the strategies reviewed in the chapter. Several key components were identified as increasing the probability of an intervention being successful. Describe three of these recommendations.

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Quiz 15: Physical Activity Interventions