Exercise Behaviour and Adherence Importance

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Why is exercise behavior and adherence important?

To prevent childhood obesity from persisting into adulthood.

What percentage of adults are active enough to maintain or increase fitness levels according to the text?

Less than 10%

Why do people have a problem with exercise adherence according to the text?

Exercise is restrictive and not optimal for enhancing motivation.

What is the dilemma of exercise adherence outlined in the text?

<p>Helping exercisers develop contingency plans to overcome relapses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is studying adherence important according to the text?

<p>To address common barriers that hinder people from continuing a physical activity program.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the individual perceptions in the health-belief model?

<p>The perceived severity of health risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the transtheoretical model, which stage of change is characterized by regular exercise for more than 6 months?

<p>Maintenance</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which level of influence does the ecological model consider when examining how the environment and behaviors affect each other?

<p>Intrapersonal</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the theory of planned behavior leads to the attitude towards recommended behavior?

<p>Behavioral beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which criterion is used to evaluate the effectiveness of theories of health behavior?

<p>Parsimony</p> Signup and view all the answers

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