Adherence is defined as the psychological drive that gives behavior direction and purpose.
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True
False
Pregunta 2
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More than _____% of people who start a new program will drop out within the first six months.
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25
50
60
75
Pregunta 3
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Which of the following is NOT one of the three primary categories of potential determinants for physical activity?
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Personal attributes
Physical attributes
Environmental factors
Physical-activity factors
Pregunta 4
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General trends reveal that members of which of the following populations are MOST likely to be performing higher levels of physical activity in unsupervised settings?
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Older adults
Men
Those with fewer years of education
Those in a lower socioeconomic bracket
Pregunta 5
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What is arguably the most important and influential personal attribute variable when predicting adherence to physical activity?
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Activity history
Obesity level
Cardiovascular disease status
Social support network
Pregunta 6
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_______________ is the most common excuse for not exercising and for dropping out of an exercise program.
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Perceived lack of time
Lack of access to facilities
Lack of social support
Lack of improvement
Pregunta 7
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Which of the following individuals is MOST likely to adhere to a supervised physical activity program?
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A highly motivator beginner who elects to begin a vigorous-intensity exercise program
An individual who perceives his health to be poor and had been encouraged by his doctor to exercise
An obese man who is motivated by a fear of adverse health conditions that are common in his family
A middle-aged man who has prehypertension but believes he has personal control over his health
Pregunta 8
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Which of the following terms is defined as the belief in one’s own capabilities to successfully engage in a behavior?
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Intrinsic motivation
Self-efficacy
Extrinsic motivation
Locus of control
Pregunta 9
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When developing SMART goals, which of the following types of goals should be AVOIDED?
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Long-term goals
Outcome goals
Negative goals
Performance goals
Pregunta 10
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What is the MOST important tool when dealing with a client who is at risk for relapse?
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Enhancing the client’s assertiveness
Developing a system of social support
Planning ahead and being prepared
Signing behavioral contracts
Pregunta 11
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Long term program adherence is dependent on the clients ability to provide his or her own________.
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results
self efficacy
feedback
goals
Pregunta 12
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The dropout rate in vigorous intensity exercise programs is almost the SAME as in moderate intensity activity programs.
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True
False
Pregunta 13
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People with chronic disease should not exercise.
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True
False
Pregunta 14
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What is the most important factor in starting an exercise programme ?