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A case study to overcome barriers and enhance motivations through experience of a variety of exercises: Theory-based intervention on an overweight and physically inactive adult
Citation
Kang, H. J., Wang, C. K. J., & Burns, S. F. (2021). A case study to overcome barriers and enhance motivations through experience of a variety of exercises: Theory-based intervention on an overweight and physically inactive adult. Case Studies in Sport and Exercise Psychology, 5(1), 86-94. https://doi.org/10.1123/cssep.2020-0029
Abstract
A 5-month exercise intervention using self-determination theory was conducted for a physically inactive male adult with a body mass index >25 kg/m2 to overcome perceived exercise barriers and increase autonomous motivation to exercise through a variety of exercise programs. The participant underwent three different forms of exercise programs: trainer guided, self-guided via YouTube channels, and accustomed exercises for 3 hr weekly. The participant completed a questionnaire and body mass index measurement at baseline and during the second, fourth, and fifth months of intervention and kept an exercise log throughout the 5 months. Consultations were conducted during the second and fourth months. At the end of the program, a semistructured interview was conducted. The data showed that psychological needs satisfaction, autonomous motivation, and exercise behavior had improved, while perceived barriers had decreased. This case study provides insight into how a theory-based intervention could effectively promote exercise behavior by targeting psychological factors.
Date Issued
2021
Publisher
Human Kinetics
Journal
Case Studies in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Dataset
https://doi.org/10.25340/R4/CUYLB6
Project
RP 4/18 WCK
Funding Agency
Ministry of Education, Singapore