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A series of questions and answers related to chapter 3 of the nasm 7th edition textbook, focusing on exercise motivation, social support, and barriers to exercise. It covers topics such as intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, types of social support, body image, and the influence of group dynamics on exercise behavior. Useful for students studying exercise science, personal training, or related fields.
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Which statement best demonstrates empathy? ✔✔I know that finding time to exercise is hard. I struggle to get it done sometimes as well.
A long-term client has recently indicated that she wants to start training for a fitness competition and due to her competitive nature she indicates that she wants to win. Which type of motivation is driving her? ✔✔Extrinsic motivation
Providing encouragement and being empathetic is an example of which type of social support? ✔✔Emotional support
Loaning some exercise bands to a client who is scheduled to go on vacation is an example of which type of social support? ✔✔Instrumental support
What is true about body image? ✔✔Body image may not match reality, and people may view their bodies in a negative way and evaluate themselves incorrectly
Which barrier is most often sided a strawberry are among the most individuals? ✔✔Lack of time
The intensity and direction of someone's efforts describes what? ✔✔Motivation
Research has demonstrated that moderate intensity exercises is best for what? ✔✔Providing psychological benefits
When a client indicates that she finds it difficult to complete a work out on her own, she is likely in need of which type of support? ✔✔Companionship support
Not having someone to exercise with would be an example of which type of barrier? ✔✔Lack of social support
A new fitness client is having trouble managing her busy schedule and has canceled her last three personal training sessions. What is the best option for the fitness professional? ✔✔Help the client determine her barriers, and talk through strategies to overcome them
A client who has been training for six months has recently moved farther from the fitness facility. Which barrier should she be preparing to overcome? ✔✔Convenience
What is true when it comes to barriers to exercise? ✔✔Barriers to exercise are often cited by people who are sedentary are infrequently active
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 further about what their motives are for participating
The impact that family members, peers, or coworkers have over someone's decision to exercise describes what? ✔✔Group influence
What reason for a group exercise participation is described as having a schedule and being able to anticipate what the exercise experience will be like? ✔✔Consistency
Family members are not supportive of exercise related behaviors, it can be viewed as what? ✔✔A barrier to exercise
Adjusting daily priorities is a strategy to overcome what barrier? ✔✔Lack of time
Changing leader ship style based on the size of a group would be an example of which component of leadership? ✔✔Situational factors
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're experiencing and possible motives to participate
When it comes to exercise, older adults fine what to be the most motivating? ✔✔Health and well-being
At the beginning of an exercise session, client has shared that there or in a bad mood and would rather skip the session. What observation should the fitness professional share with the client? ✔✔Exercises known to improve mood, even with bolts a short as 10 minutes, so exercise is a good remedy.
What source of social support for exercise is the most influential for children and adolescents? ✔✔Parents
What domain does the field of psychology focus on? ✔✔The mind and behavior