Kinesiology 2276F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Positive Form, Social Influence, No. 5 Group Raf

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 2276F/G
• Professor: Craig Hall

Document Summary

Real or imagined pressure to change one"s behaviour, attitudes or beliefs. Can come from doctors, fitness leaders, family members, and so on. An understanding of this pressure may lead to the development of interventions that use social influence to increase physical activity participation. Social pressure can be good thing; when its pressure to do something that"s good for them. Understanding this pressure can help with interventions; to get people more physically active. Most important type of social influence in exercise and physical activity settings. The perceived comfort, caring, assistance and information that a person receives from others. And is therefore usually viewed as a positive form of social influence or pressure. Measured by the number of groups or individuals an exerciser can turn to for support. Does not take into account quality or type of support provided (main limitation) Measure amount and type of support that an exerciser receives. Ie. getting them to a practice or workout as a parent.