Foundations of exercise psychology
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Foundations of exercise psychology
FiT Publishing, c2015
3rd ed
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Includes bibliographical references (p.499-528) and index
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Description
The world-renowned authorship team of Bonnie G Berger and Robert S Weinberg welcome fellow highly esteemed scholar Robert C. Eklund to this third update of one of the fundamental texts on exercise psychology. In this new edition, the authors expand upon the key concepts and models of the field, focusing on the interrelationships between exercise and psychology. Students moving toward the exercise professions will gain a solid background in key issues surrounding exercise and health and make great strides forward in becoming competent and compassionate practitioners.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The Exciting Field of Exercise Psychology. Chapter 2: Exercise Psychology: A Historical Perspective. Chapter 3: Exercise and the Quality of Life. Chapter 4: Exercise and Self-Perception Constructs. Chapter 5: Mood and Exercise: Basic Considerations. Chapter 6: Exercise, Mood Alteration, and Self-Awareness: Multiple Relationships. Chapter 7: Stress: A Double-Edged Sword of Distress and Eustress. Chapter 8: Exercise as a Stress Management Technique: Psychological and Physiological Effects. Chapter 9: Exercise and Cognitive Function. Chapter 10: Personality and Exercise. Chapter 11: Psychology of Injury. Chapter 12: Models of Exercise Behavior. Chapter 13: Motivational Determinants of Exercise Behavior. Chapter 14: Motivational Strategies to Enhance Exercise Adherence. Chapter 15: In Search of Personal Meaning in Physical Activity. Chapter 16: Optimal Experience in Exercise. Chapter 17: Exercise Concerns: Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse, and Exercise Dependence. Chapter 18: Gender Issues in Exercise. Chapter 19: Youth Physical Activity Chapter 20: Exercise Psychology Considerations for Older Individuals. Chapter 21: Exercise Enjoyment and Mode Considerations: Taxonomy for Optimizing Subjective Well-Being. Chapter 22: Practice Guidelines for Maximal Psychological Benefits: Exercise Frequency, Intensity, and Duration.
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