Exercise Psychology Intervention Paper (100 points)

The Exercise Psychology Intervention Paper will:
Have a target population (e.g., cardiac rehab patients, obese adolescents, etc.) (10 Points)
Describe the typical physical activity patterns for the target population selected (10 Points)
Identify the benefits of physical activity for this group (20 Points)
Describe the determinants of physical activity for this group (20 Points)
What factors influence these individual to exercise?
What factors influence these individuals to be inactive? (i.e., barriers)
Provide a theory based intervention program to improve physical activity among the target population (30 Points)
Have two supporting references and be easy to read (have proper grammar, etc.) (10 Points)

Rubric:

Points
Grade description
90-100
(A- & A)

Excellent paper with all assignment objectives addressed
Corrections in spelling, punctuation, and grammar not necessary
Extremely creative and applicable exercise intervention that is specific to the target population
Critical principles from textbook/articles are illustrated clearly in the paper
Paper clearly articulates a behavioral change theory and integrates it into the intervention
The paper follows the proper structure, is comprehensive, and has no grammatical mistakes
Two supporting references are provided
80-89
(B-, B, & B+)
Good paper with most assignment objectives addressed
Minor errors and corrections required in spelling, punctuation, and grammar
Applicable exercise intervention that is specific to the target population
Critical principles from textbook/articles are illustrated adequately in the paper
Paper is cohesive and the intervention has a strong behavioral change theoretical emphasis
Paper follows proper structure, is cohesive, has some grammatical mistakes
Two supporting references are provided
70-79
(C-, C, & C+)
Adequate paper with several objectives attempted
Errors are evident and corrections are necessary relating to spelling, punctuation, and grammar
Paper lacks creativity and the intervention is only slightly applicable to the target population
Limited evidence linking principles from the textbook/articles to the paper
Limited use of a behavioral change