Lesson 2: Module E | The Why
Lesson 2: Module E
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People who are intrinsically motivated are much more likely to stick with a workout program in the long-term. When one is intrinsically motivated, they workout to satisfy their own curiosity or desire for mastery, one will internalize working out, and it will become part of who they are. They will workout for enjoyment's sake, not because they feel the need to.
Relatedness is promoted by environments that foster respect and mutual caring. How can we foster respect and mutual caring when we spend all our time picking people apart and telling them everything wrong with them.
Competence is facilitated by environment and optimal challenge. A lot of this is determined by a match between anchor (expectation) and target (activity). Our goal should be to keep the target and anchor as close as possible to facilitate the perception of progress. But creating a standard for "perfect" form that can never be achieved sets an impossible anchor and creates a large gap between anchor and target, thus creating a lack of competence. Proposing arbitrary goals of what movement should look like creates a lack of competence when the client can't meet those arbitrary goals.
Autonomy is the opportunity to feel in control of one's actions and is promoted by providing opportunities for choice, acknowledging choice, avoiding judgment, and encouraging personal responsibilities. This is the exact opposite of what most fitness professionals do who strive to pray on people's insecurities and create dependence on their services. We should strive to give people the tools and knowledge to make their own decisions and take personal responsibility for their choice to workout. How are we going to create autonomy when your favorite IG promoters are advocating if an individual is moving wrong they will hurt themselves? How are clients going to become autonomous if every fitness professional they run across tells them something else is wrong with them?
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Lesson 1 Modules
L2 Mod A
L2 Mod B
L2 Mod C
L2 Mod D
L2 Mod E
L2 Mod F
Powerpoint Slides
L2 Mod E
Discussion Questions
What methods do you use to stay on top of the research
Have you ever been successful in sending a client on a rickety ship? Looking back can you find any other reasons they may have been successful?
Discuss your thoughts on the importance of us providing the most correct information and clients and consumers seeking out the most correct information
What are some things you've changed your mind about since starting out in this field?