Leadership and Motivation Flashcards
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Which stage of the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) describes a person who is exercising regularly but has been doing so for less than 6 months?
Answer: Action
In the Action stage, individuals have begun exercising regularly within the past six months but have not yet established long-term habits.
A participant tells their group fitness instructor, 'I don't feel like I belong here — everyone else seems so fit.' This reflects a barrier related to:
Answer: Low self-efficacy and social comparison
Feeling out of place due to comparison with others reflects low self-efficacy and social anxiety, common psychosocial barriers to exercise adherence.
Which of the following communication techniques BEST helps an instructor motivate a hesitant beginner?
Answer: Providing frequent, specific, positive feedback on small achievements
Frequent, specific positive feedback builds confidence and encourages beginners to persist through challenges.
When a participant experiences a plateau in their progress, an instructor should FIRST:
Answer: Assess potential causes and collaboratively adjust the program to address them
Identifying root causes (e.g., overtraining, nutrition, boredom) and collaboratively problem-solving respects participant autonomy and addresses the plateau effectively.
Which of the following BEST describes the concept of 'rapport' in a group fitness setting?
Answer: A trusting, positive relationship built through consistent, empathetic communication
Rapport is a relationship of mutual trust and understanding that enhances instructor effectiveness and participant adherence.
According to Self-Determination Theory (SDT), which of the following is a basic psychological need that supports intrinsic motivation?
Answer: Competence
SDT identifies autonomy, competence, and relatedness as the three basic psychological needs that support intrinsic motivation.
A participant says, 'I want to get healthy for my kids.' This is an example of what type of motivation according to Self-Determination Theory?
Answer: Identified regulation
Identified regulation occurs when a person consciously values the behavior and its outcomes as personally important, even if driven by an external goal.