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A new client has indicated that they are exercising due to advice from their physician, but they are generally amotivated. What would be the best choice for the personal trainer in their initial meeting?
Inquire about their motives
Social physique anxiety is more prevalent in which population?
Females
Which barrier to exercise is most likely to be associated with body image issues?
Social physique anxiety
Empathy is best described as?
The ability to identify with how another person feels
The role of psychology in fitness and wellness is strongly rooted in which area?
Behavioral change
____ may not match reality, and people may view their bodies in a negative way and evaluate themselves inaccurately.
Body Image
Which type of professionals are qualified to counsel individuals who are diagnosed with depression, using exercise as a supplemental treatment?
Psychologist or psychiatrist
When someone feels insecure about how they think others are viewing their body...
Social Physique Anxiety
When a client indicates that she finds it difficult to complete a workout on her own, she is likely in need of which type of support?
Companionship support
The intentional things that people do to assist others to achieve a specific behavior is known as....
Social Support
In a group exercise setting within a fitness facility, which person should greet all members, make everyone feel welcome, and ensure that participants have the right equipment and attire to participate safely?
Exercise leader
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?
Social influence
Which type of motivation would be characterized by a client who enjoys the process of becoming more fit?
Intrinsic motivation
Which source of social support for exercise is the most influential for children and adolescents?
Parents
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?
Leader's qualities
Research has demonstrated that moderate-intensity exercise is best for?
Providing psychological benefits
Planning social gatherings for the group is having an ________ role in an exercise group
Informal
When participants are forming connections with people who are attempting to achieve similar results, while experiencing feelings of friendship, closeness, and loyalty it is defined as?
Comradery
Changing leadership style based on the size of a group would be an example of which component of leadership?
Situational factors
Having poor body image is most likely to be associated with?
Low self-esteem
Long-term exercise adherence is associated with which type of motivation?
Intrinsic motivation
A known relationship between sleep and exercise is demonstrated by..... (Hint: insomnia)
Increasing physical activity to at least 150 minutes per week at a moderate intensity can decrease symptoms of insomnia.
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?
Probe further to determine other barriers they are experiencing and possible motives to participate.
A community could influence physical activity for its inhabitants by doing...?
Creating more green spaces, playgrounds, and walking trails
"I know that finding time to exercise is hard. I struggle to get it done sometimes as well. " is an example of ....?
Empathy