Kinesiology 2276F/G Lecture : Ch. 1.docx

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

Document Summary

Reasons to exercise: enhanced physical appearance, body fat reduction + increased muscle mass= toned, ideal body. Improvements in cv endurance, muscle strength, bone strength, flexibility, lean weight percentage and rhr. Improved psychological/emotional health: reduce negative perceptions of oneself, increase self-esteem, increased reaction time/ability to process information (cognitive function, primary role in reducing negative psychological and emotional states; can also induce positive psychological and emotional responses. Improved social relations: pregnancy - group exercise to support each other; lots of people prefer to exercise with others. Setting priorities: boredom/lack of enjoyment, convenience/availability (barrier/excuse) Inaccessible transportation: environment/ecological factors, rain/snowfall - don"t engage in outdoor activities, physical limitations. Injury, disease, fatigue: for the most part are excuses not to exercise. An examination of female non-exerciser"s thoughts about exercise. The university of western ontario - milne, gregg, hardy, hall: few studies have examined the exercise-related thoughts of non-exercisers, negative aspects of exercise, thoughts not significant/relative, self-efficacy for exercise, similar thoughts, different interpretation.