Graduate Program
Physical Education
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Semester of Degree Completion
2006
Thesis Director
Jill Owen
Thesis Committee Member
Brian Pritschet
Thesis Committee Member
Dr. Walker
Abstract
Role models are individuals whose behavior, example or success can be observed and learned from. Health professionals are responsible for the motivation and production of goal directed behavior (Wilson & Petruska, 1984). Modeling behaviors that encourage physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life should be the foundation for all individuals certified by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM Credentialed Professionals, 2005) as exercise specialists, fitness instructors, or program directors. Physicians, exercise physiologists and nurses working in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs are expected to model healthy behaviors for their own health benefit and to encourage their patients.
Recommended Citation
Dufrene, Emily, "Role modeling attitudes and physical activity behavior of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation professionals" (2006). Masters Theses. 849.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/849
