KINE 3000 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Kinesiology
2 Apr 2017
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Self-efficacy is defined as the belief in one"s capabilities to organize and execute the courses of action required to produce given attainments". Has been linked to being a predictor of engagement and maintenance of physical activity. Inactivity is a leading cause of mortality reports of 16. 6% of deaths in the usa. Many people are sedentary how to get them to engage in physical activity. 50% of people tend to drop out of interventions. Five ways to increase physical activity: behaviour modification. Manipulate antecedent conditions and consequenses it response to doing or not doing a behaviour. Controlling stimuli keeping extra workout clothes in your bag you have the tools needed to workout. Must make exercise program enjoyable to increase adherence: cognitive- behavioural modification. Goal is to enage in a thought process that leads you to working out. Set goals for the day that you wish to achieve i will go for a 30 min jog after work.
