Developmental Sport & Exercise Psychology
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published 20/11/2007
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SummaryMotivational processes vary across the lifespan. Children are motivated by different factors than older adults. In class we discussed the importance of motivating people to lead physically active lives beginning in childhood and continuing throughout older adulthood to maintain good health and longevity. As an aspiring cardiac rehabilitator, motivating older adults to lead active lives is vital in my field. Helping patients to initiate or regain physical activity in their lives will insure a faster and more successful recovery following cardiac surgery.
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- A research study was conducted to determine elementary school children's motivation in physical education.
- Another research study was conducted regarding physical activity promotion among older people.
- Motivating people of all ages to move is critical for active lifestyles. Active lifestyles are critical for optimal health.
- Trends we see from a developmental perspective with regard to motivation is a decrease in competitiveness leading to a decrease in the importance of beating peers and mastering new skills and an increase in the importance of positive reinforcement and maintaining old skills.
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