HES 379 EXAM 1 Colorado State University with Complete Answers

Intensity of effort - how much an individual puts forth in a situation 3 views of motivation - Answer-1. Participant - or trait - centered view 2. Situation - centered view 3. Interactional view Situation - centered view - Answer-Motivated behavior is primarily determined by situational factors Participant - or trait - centered view - Answer-Motivated behavior is primarily a function of individual characteristics Interactional View - Answer-Motivated behavior results from the interaction of participant factors and situational factors (Personal Factors -- Participant-by-situation interaction -- Situational factors) = Participant motivation 5 Guidelines for building motivation - Answer-1. both situations and traits motivate people 2. people have multiple motives for involvement 3. change the environment to enhance motivation 4. Leaders influence motivation, directly or indirectly 5. Use behavior modification to change undesirable participant motives Guideline 1 for building motivation - Answer-Both situations and traits motivate people Guideline 2 for building motivation - Answer-People have multiple motives for involvement: -why do people participate? -People participate for more than one reason -People may have competitive motives for involvement -People have unique and shared motives -Motives change over time! Guideline 3 for building motivation - Answer-Change the environment to enhance motivation Guideline 4 for building motivation - Answer-Leaders influence motivation, directly and indirectly Guideline 5 for building motivation - Answer-Use behavior modification to change undesirable participant motives Major Motives for Exercise Participation - Answer-Joining: -Health factors -Weight loss -Fitness -Self-challenge -Feeling Better Continuing: