PSYC 1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Physical Therapy, Exercise Prescription, Behavior Modification
30 Oct 2020
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Despite the psychological benefits of exercise, it should not be used in all cases of depression, stress, or other emotional disorders. Explore the clients" exercise history (good and bad experiences: reasons why they do or do not participate. Provide a precise diagnosis of the psychological problem. Use an individualized exercise prescription for duration, intensity, and frequency of exercise: each person has different strengths/difficulties/injures, etc. Encourage exercise as an adjunct to other forms of therapy. A multimodal therapeutic approach is more effective than the use of a single intervention. Include a variety of activities, which enhance adherence to the exercise regimen. **exercise therapy should be done only by qualified professionals: they can tell you what you should and shouldn"t be doing based on your history. Strategies for enhancing adherence to exercise: behavior modification approaches (reinforcers and punishers) Prompts: verbal, physical, or symbolic cues initiate behaviors (e. g. , posters encouraging people to take the stairs, placing running shoes by bed)
