KNES 350 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Albert Bandura, Tachycardia, Theory Of Reasoned Action

• School: University of Maryland
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: KNES 350
• Professor: John Smith

Document Summary

Model: a visual representation of a phenomenon or behavior. Theory: explains why a behavior or phenomenon occurs. Allow us to better understand and predict pa behavior. Scientifically validated blueprint from which to formulate effective behavioral interventions. Expectancy-value theories: forerunners to the social cognitive approach. Motivation: the degree of determination, drive or desire with which an individual approaches (or avoids) behavior. Extrinsic: motivation driven from a force outside of the individual. Expected outcome = inability to maintain exercise because failed multiple times in the past. Expected outcome = ability to maintain, but does not place enough value/importance on pa. Expected outcome = does not value pa, and doesn"t believe he/she could succeed in maintaining a program. Social cognitive approach views exercise behavior to be influenced by human cognition (e. g. , expectations, intentions, beliefs, attitudes) and external stimuli (e. g. , social pressure, experiences) Effort to describe how individuals form perceptions about their ability to engage in a specific behavior.