Discussion—Motivation for Long-Term Changes 

Working in the field of sport and exercise psychology, it is likely that at some point, you will be asked to consult with someone about making lifestyle changes. Such consultations can have you involved with a wide variety of clients, such as a client who has been told by the physician to lose 30 pounds, a client whose cardiologist has recommended she or he must change eating habits, a client whose coach has warned of an expulsion from the team if she or he is arrested one more time for substance abuse, or even young athletes who inconsistently attend practices and workouts.

Research motivation for long-term changes using your textbook and the Argosy University online library resources and address the following:Create a hypothetical situation where you have been asked to assist a client with making long-term lifestyle changes. 

With respect to this situation, respond to the following:   Explain the change that will be the focus of your consultation.Identify and discuss the internal and external factors that may be reinforcing the current behavior of the client.Explain the internal and external motivational factors that may contribute to the client making positive changes. Identify and discuss the specific strategies that you would use to help promote a lifestyle change. Ensure that you select research-based strategies from the text or scholarly journal articles in the Argosy University Online Library.Write your initial response in 200–300 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.By the due date assigned, post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area.
Through the end of the module, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses.
Address the following when reviewing your peers’ responses:Consider commenting on reinforcing aspects to the problematic behavior your peer overlooked.Are there any additional strategies for recommendation you might suggest?

Assignment 1 Grading Criteria Maximum PointsCreated a hypothetical situation that appropriately captured the need for motivation for long-term changes.

4Examined in depth the various factors that may be reinforcing the client’s behavior and the factors that have to be taken into consideration to bring about positive changes.

4Explained in detail about specific strategies that can be used to promote lifestyle changes displaying adequate research and analysis.

4Actively contributed to the discussion by providing points of view with rationale, challenging points of the discussion, or drawing relationships between points of the discussion.

4Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

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