A
If a client is using social media to find inspiration, information, or support for their fitness endeavors, it would be an example of which social construct?
A) Social pressure
B) Social influence
C) Social ambivalence
D) Social connections
B
Which type of support describes the actions that a person takes to help another person engage in behavior?
A) Instrumental support
B) Companionship support
C) Emotional support
D) Informational support
A
Unrealistic goals can become a barrier when which of the following happens?
A) When goals are not adjusted
B) When process goals are too specific
C) When outcome goals are objective
D) When only one goals is set
A
Long-term exercise adherence is associated with which type of motivation?
A) Incentive motivation
B) Extrinsic motivation
C) Amotivation
D) Intrinsic motivation
D
Having an informal role in an exercise group is demonstrated by which example?
A) Setting the time for the group to meet
B) Planning the workout for the group
C) Providing modifications during the workout
D) Planning social gatherings for the group
D
When family members are not supportive of exercise-related behaviors, it can be viewed as which of the following?
A) An influence on exercise
B) A barrier to exercise
C) Amotivation to exercise
D) Ambivalence toward exercise
B
Social physique anxiety is more prevalent in which population?
A) Males
B) People with a low body fat percentage
C) People with a low body mass index
D) Females
D
Which barrier is most often cited as a top barrier among most individuals?
A) Lack of time
B) Lack of enjoyment
C) Lack of energy
D) Lack of social support
A
Which type of support is the most common provided by a fitness professional?
A) Emotional support
B) Instrumental support
C) Companionship support
D) Informational support
D
The intensity and direction of someone’s effort describes which of the following?
A) Ambition
B) Aspiration
C) Motivation
D) Initiative
C
The social standing of a person or group that includes education, income, and occupation describes which term?
A) Net worth
B) Income status
C) Social influence
D) Socioeconomic status
D
Ambivalent people may be reluctant to start an exercise program. What should the fitness professional focus on when helping a potential client overcome this barrier?
A) Provide information about the benefits of participating and hope they decide to participate.
B) Let them know that you will not take no for an answer because exercise is good for everyone.
C) Probe further to determine other barriers they are experiencing and possible motives to participate.
D) Let them know you understand it is a difficult decision to participate and you will give them time to think about it.
C
Adjusting daily priorities is a strategy to overcome which of the following barriers?
A) Ambivalence
B) Lack of time
C) Convenience
D) Unrealistic goals
B
Which of the following reasons for group exercise participation is described as having a schedule and being able to anticipate what the exercise experience will be like?
A) Consistency
B) Accountability
C) Intensity
D) Mindlessness
A
Which source of social support for exercise is the most influential for children and adolescents?
A) Peers
B) Parents
C) Exercise groups
D) The community
B
The field of psychology focuses on which of the following domains?
A) Physiological systems
B) The mind and behavior
C) Pathology of disease
D) Neuromuscular adaptations
B
A benefit of being part of an exercise group includes comradery, which is described by which of the following statements?
A) Participants are encouraged to push as hard as they can and may work harder in the presence of the group.
B) When a group or situation is warm and inviting, it brings people together; when people feel welcome, they are likely to return.
C) Participants have people they can compare themselves with. Being able to see what others can do and achieve can serve as further motivation.
D) Participants are forming connections with people who are attempting to achieve similar results, while experiencing feelings of friendship, closeness, and loyalty.
D
Having poor body image is most likely to be associated with which of the following?
A) Low levels of motivation
B) Low levels of social support
C) Low body mass index
D) Low self-esteem
D
Loaning some exercise bands to a client who is scheduled to go on vacation is an example of which type of social support?
A) Instrumental support
B) Emotional support
C) Informational support
D) Companionship support
A
Extrinsic motivation is characterized by which of the following?
A) A drive to be good at something
B) Being motivated by a fear of failure
C) Being motivated by the process of changing behaviors
D) Participating in an activity or behavior for some type of reward or recognition from others
D
Not having someone to exercise with would be an example of which type of barrier?
A) Lack of convenience
B) Lack of willpower
C) Lack of social support
D) Lack of motivation
Which of the following is true about body image?
A) Body image may not match reality, and people may view their bodies in a negative way and evaluate themselves inaccurately.
B) Body image is more positive in individuals who regularly exercise in a group setting.
C) Body image is measured accurately based on an individual evaluating a picture of themselves.
D) Body image is a very stable variable and, once established, rarely changes for an individual.
A
Which leadership component refers to the leader being a great example for how to live a healthy and balanced life, which includes being optimistic, empathetic, and knowledgeable?
A) Leader's qualities
B) The personality of the leader
C) Leader's style
D) The requirements of the leader
A
A client who has been training consistently for over a year has indicated that he wants to find more efficient ways to exercise at home. Which type of social support does he need?
A) Informational support
B) Companionship support
C) Instrumental support
D) Emotional support
A
When it comes to barriers to exercise, which statement is correct?
A) It is impossible to ever fully overcome all barriers.
B) Barriers never change; therefore, individuals need to focus on motives.
C) All individuals have "lack of time" as a barrier.
D) Barriers to exercise are often cited by people who are sedentary or infrequently active.
D