Motivational Psychology Assessment 2: SIS40215, Motivation in Exercise

This assessment booklet, part of the 'Motivational Psychology' subject for SIS40215 students, evaluates understanding of motivational techniques in exercise behavior. Task One includes short-answer questions on strategies to promote positive exercise changes, a table identifying strategies for different exercise stages and goals, and descriptions of arousal control techniques like progressive relaxation and visualization. Task Two requires a research essay detailing the application of current research on motivation and behavior change in a personal training context, including strategies to improve client exercise adherence, such as discussing belief systems, developing coping techniques, encouraging social support, addressing readiness for change, identifying barriers, and using technology. The essay must cite at least three reputable resources, emphasizing practical application and research-backed strategies to enhance client outcomes.

Motivational Psychology
Assessment 2: Booklet
Student Name: Jenna WIlliams
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Instructions to Students:
The following assessments form part of the theory components for the subject ‘Motivational
Psychology’ for students enrolled in SIS40215. The following assessment tasks can assess elements,
performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the critical aspects incorporated in the units
of competency:
SISFFIT016 – Provide Motivation to Positively Influence Exercise Behaviour
Students must achieve a satisfactory result for each assessment task. Students are entitled to three
attempts at each assessment task. Students are encouraged to contact their e-tutor for assistance
should they reach their third attempt on any one task, however an e-tutor is available to assist
students with any areas of concern at any stage.
Should students be found Not Yet Satisfactory for any of the assessment tasks, they may be required
to answer incorrect answers via a verbal or face to face interview. Appeals – if students feel they
have been unfairly judged and assessed, they may request the assessment be reviewed by
submitting a request in writing within 2 weeks of receiving their results.
Assessment Booklets:
To successfully complete this assessment booklet, you are required to satisfactorily answer both
Tasks One and Two.
Task One - Short answer questions
Task Two – Research report style of question
Please note: Both tasks must be completed before submitting this booklet for assessment.
Incomplete booklets will not be accepted for marking and will be marked as ‘not yet satisfactory’.
Resources:
Access to unit slides
Access to online assessment attachments or hard copy attachments where required
Online access to web links or brochures – as per any assessment booklet instructions
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Task One - Short Answer Questions
1. Name six strategies you can use with a client to promote a positive change in their exercise
behavior.
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2. Complete the table below by identifying strategies that correspond with the Exercise Stage
and Goal.
Exercise Stage Goal Strategies
Pre-contemplation To begin thinking
about changing
Contemplation To adopt regular
exercise
Preparation
To adopt regular
exercise at an
appropriate target
level
Action To establish exercise
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as a habit
Maintenance To maintain lifelong
regular exercise
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3. In your own words you are to describe each of the following arousal control techniques and
discuss how you would implement these when working with clients as a personal trainer:
(a) Progressive relaxation
(b) Stress management
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(c) Visualisation
(d) Self-talk
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Task Two – Research Project
For this assessment, you are required to research and submit an essay which demonstrates your
understanding of the content that has been included in this subject.
Specifically, you are required to submit an essay that describes how you would use current research
about motivation and behaviour change in your role as a personal trainer.
In additional to this, your research paper should also include information about the different
strategies that you would use to improve your clients exercise adherence once they have
committed to a behavior change.
This may include things such as:
● Discussing their belief systems and values
● Working with them to develop coping techniques
● Encouraging social support systems
● Discussing stage of readiness for change / behaviour change models
● Identifying perceived barriers to exercise participation and adherence
● Using technology to assist in motivating clients
In the paper, you are required to access information from at least 3 different reputable resources.
Examples of reputable sources may include the following:
1. Clinical research studies
2. Exercise science or sports medicine journals
3. Appropriate conferences or presentations
4. Popular media, such as endorsed fitness magazines, newsletters, books
5. Internet sites (ACSM, Fitness Australia etc.)
You may submit your essay via email (together with this assessment booklet)
to [e-mail].
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