c1 Understanding Exercise Motivation

What does the Latin word "Movere" mean?

• To play

• To rest

• To move

• To relax

Who is the founder of the 6 subdomain reasons why people engage in physical activity?

• Gerald Kenyon

• Abraham Maslow

• Sigmund Freud

• Carl Rogers

Which of the following is NOT one of Gerald Kenyon’s 6 subdomain reasons for physical activity?

• Social experience

• Personal growth

• Catharsis

• Pursuit of vertigo

Which motive refers to releasing emotional tension through exercise?

• Ascetic experience

• Catharsis

• Aesthetic experience

• Health and fitness

What is the key factor in participation or involvement in exercise?

• Availability

• Diet

• Motivation and motive

• Income

Which motive refers to enjoying the thrill or excitement in activities like rock climbing?

• Social experience

• Pursuit of vertigo

• Catharsis

• Aesthetic experience

Motivation can be described as behavior that is...

• passive and inactive

• incited, energized, and activated

• delayed and unplanned

• boring and repetitive

Which motive is about appreciating the beauty of movement or sport?

• Aesthetic experience

• Health and fitness

• Catharsis

• Ascetic experience

Which of the following is a primary motive for exercise?

• Religious belief

• Health and fitness

• Career development

• Political view

The desire to become stronger and look better is related to which exercise motive?

• Psychological benefit

• Exercise as a social experience

• Improving appearance

• Ascetic experience