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🎯 Main Points

Chapter 41

PSY407 - Sport Psychology

🔑 Four Theories of Exercise Behavior

1. Theory of Reasoned Action

          Main Precursor: Intention

          Influenced by: Attitude towards exercise + Social norms/pressure

          Research supports effectiveness in predicting behavior

2. Theory of Planned Behavior

Extension of Reasoned Action
Adds: Behavioral control (personal control)
Intention + Behavioral Control = Ability to start/maintain
Influenced by: Attitude + Perceived social support
Supported by research and meta-analyses

3. Transtheoretical Model

          Five Dynamic Stages:

          1. Precontemplation - No intention to exercise

          2. Contemplation - Thinking about exercise

          3. Preparation - Planning to exercise

          4. Action - Actively exercising

          5. Maintenance - Sustaining exercise

          Interacting Factors: Self-efficacy, Perception of gains/losses, Psychological obstacles

4. Social Cognitive Theory

Explains through self-efficacy
Dissatisfied individuals with HIGH self-efficacy + goal-setting = more likely to succeed
Belief in one's ability = key predictor

🛡 Fitness as Moderator of Life Stress

          Stress Inoculation: Regular exercise protects against physical and psychological stress

          Aerobic fitness needed for stronger stress protection

          Fit individuals: Less affected by stress/illness/daily hassles

          Unfit individuals: More vulnerable to stress and illness

💡 Exam Tips

Theory of Reasoned Action: Intention = key (attitude + social norms)
Theory of Planned Behavior: Adds behavioral control to Reasoned Action
Transtheoretical: 5 stages (Pre, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance)
Social Cognitive: Self-efficacy as key predictor
Stress inoculation: Exercise protects against stress
Aerobic fitness needed for stress protection