Self-Case Study Of Exercise

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Self-Case Study
Problem Definition – I need to exercise more and get fit. I exercise 15 minutes a week or once a week maybe twice. I need that to increase.
Scaling (problem) 1-10 (you are in control) 3
Goal – I want to exercise 3-4 times a week for at least 30 minutes.
Exception Identification – I have worked out in the past. There was a time, I committed to getting up early before work. In the event I missed exercising in the morning it was a given I would do it in the evenings after work. This task was important enough to me that I would forgo other things.
Intervention/Task – I began wearing exercise clothes even when I was not in the mood to exercise. I have taken the steps instead of taking the elevator. I parked the car further away
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What was your overall thought process during this assignment? Would you use SBFT to address other problems? Do you think it is an effective technique? Why or Why not? Are their skills you still feel you need to address? What do you think would help you address these skills (additional practice) I noticed 6 months ago that my exercise plan that was previously put into place a year ago had altogether vanished. This plan consisted of me getting up an hour earlier during the work week, making time in the evening to walk alone, or walk my dogs. I would get up early to use the elliptical machine, or the treadmill, or perform low level aerobics. This activity dwindles to nothing because of my schedule being full and it did not allow time for me to exercise. Also, I allowed other people to use my free time that I would lend to exercise, or I would find work to do, and exhaust time that could have been applied to …show more content…
I have also devised a plan to repeat behavior that I experienced in the past by waking up at least 2-3 days a week, 1 hour earlier to exercise, or commit to completing this task in the evenings if time allows. I had to make the choice that exercising is something that is important and beneficial to me. I remembered how it made me feel when I performed this task on a regular basis. I am energized, exercising helps me keep my weight down, and it promotes a healthier lifestyle for me. I have not reached my potential goal, but the thought that I am headed in the right direction gives me hope and

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