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MOTIVATION
MOTIVATION - Defined as a process in which internal and external factors direct and energize thoughts feelings and actions. The process itself combines many personal and social factors including but not limited to Goal Orientation, Approach/Avoidance and Intrinsic/Extrinsic styles, Self concept and Self efficacy, Perception of Risk Vs Benefits.
Therefore it is very important for people to realize that there are many different reasons that people have a hard
time staying with or continuing with a successful exercise program for themselves. A lot of the reasons are rooted in
problem areas with regards to motivation. The goal is to identify these problem areas and work towards improving your
motivational tendencies towards exercise.
Each week we will feature an area of focus on motivational tips and information to help you better understand better
what might be helpful in improving your own motivation.
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| October, 2009 |
Two types of behavioral approaches to exercising are:
1. Approach Oriented Individuals- tend to exercise to increase the probability of receiving a reward, i.e. positive acclamation from peers and friends on their improved looks or fitness.
2. Avoidance oriented Individuals- tend to exercise to avoid punishment or guilt, such as critisism from spouse, friends or embarrassment within social situations.
*Approach oriented motivation is more times associated with greater persistence and willpower and is more likely
to result in better exercise adherence. |
| September, 2009 |
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The aquisition of a new skills in performing exercises, i.e. learning to jump rope or play raquetball for example
are great ways to motivate participation in new types of physical activities.So ask to join a friend in a new sport or
exercise that you haven't tried yet. It might be a little hard at first but your uncomfortableness in trying something
new will quickly take a backseat to your self confidence of having a new sport or exercise to look forward to!
Remember to make it fun and continue seeking new activities to help motivate you.
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| August, 2009 |
In some exercise motivation questionairres,
Competition and Social recognition have been identified as powerful participation motives for exercising.
Comments like ''I like trying to win in physical activities'' or ''I like to compare my abilities with others''
really sheds light on the fact that motivation can be tied directly to an Ego-Related Reasons.
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| July, 2009 |
Two types of behavioral approaches to exercising are:
1. Approach Oriented Individuals- tend to exercise to increase the probability of receiving a reward, i.e. positive acclamation from peers and friends on their improved looks or fitness.
2. Avoidance oriented Individuals- tend to exercise to avoid punishment or guilt, such as critisism from spouse, friends or embarrassment within social situations.
*Approach oriented motivation is more times associated with greater persistence and willpower and is more likely
to result in better exercise adherence. |
| June, 2009 |
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An individuals motivation has a strong impact on the success or failure rate of becoming actively involved or remaining involved in an exercise program. 3 Key concepts to Personal Motivating Factors are identified as:
1.Goal Orientations and Exercise Incentives
2. Perceived Competence or Self Efficacy
3. Perceptual Affective experiences in Physical Activity
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