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Determinants of Exercise Behavior (8) |
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1. Smoking behavior 2. Occupational Level 3. Body Composition 4. Exercise History 5. Self-Motivation 6. Level of Knowlegde 7. Positive Affect 8. Perceived Exercise Capacity |
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| Smokers are more likely than non-smokers to drop out of exercise programs and less likely to utilize worksite exercise facilities |
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| Blue-collar workers are less likely than white-collar workers to drop out of exercise programs and less likely to utilize worksite exercise facilities |
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| overweight individuals are less likely to stay with a fitness program. Even in easy walking programs, 60-70% of obese individuals drop out |
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| Past exercise participation is the best predictor of physical activity |
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| Self-motivated individuals often leave supervised programs, but continue personal exercise program on their own. |
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| knowlegde and belief in the health benefits of physical activity motivate individuals to initiate exercise programs and return following relapse |
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| feelings of well-being and enjoyment are strong motives of regular participation in physical activities |
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| Perceived Exercise Capability |
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| specific efficacy beliefs about the ability to exercise tend to increase exercise comliance in medically supervised rehabilitation and free-living exercise programs |
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Eating Disorder Inventory (EDI) |
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comprehensive eating disorder scale assess both psychological and behavioral traits associated with both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa (see table 17.5) |
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Eating Attitudes Test (EAT) |
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(most popular scale) see table 17.6 |
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Rating of Perceived Exertion (psychophysical scale) used for exercise testing and exercise prescription |
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