Foundations of exercise psychology /
Berger, Bonnie G.,
Foundations of exercise psychology / - 3rd edition. - Morgantown, West Virginia : FiT Publishing, 2015. - xxii, 538 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 499-528) and index.
Acknowledgements -- Foreword / Stuart J. H. Biddle -- preface -- The exciting field of exercise psychology -- Exercise psychology : a historical perspective -- Exercise and quality of life -- Exercise and self-perception constructs -- Mood and exercise : basic considerations -- exercise, mood alteration and self-awareness : multiple relationships -- Stress : a double-edges sword of distress and eustress - -- Exercise as a stress management technique : psychological and physiological effects -- Exercise and cognitive function / Yu-Kai Chang -- Personality and exercise -- Psychology of injury -- Models of exercise behaviour -- Motivational determinants of exercise behaviour -- Motivational strategies to enhance exercise adherence -- In search of personal meaning in physical activity -- optimal experience in exercise -- Exercise concerns : eating disorders, substance abuse and exercise dependence -- gender issues in exercise -- Youth physical activity -- exercise psychology considerations for older individuals -- Exercise enjoyment and mode considerations : a taxonomy for optimizing subjective well-being -- Practice guidelines to enhance psychological benefits : selecting exercise frequency, intensity and duration.
In this 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.
1935412582 9781935412588: £72.50 9781935412588
Exercise--Psychological aspects.
Physical fitness--Psychological aspects.
150 / BER
Foundations of exercise psychology / - 3rd edition. - Morgantown, West Virginia : FiT Publishing, 2015. - xxii, 538 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 499-528) and index.
Acknowledgements -- Foreword / Stuart J. H. Biddle -- preface -- The exciting field of exercise psychology -- Exercise psychology : a historical perspective -- Exercise and quality of life -- Exercise and self-perception constructs -- Mood and exercise : basic considerations -- exercise, mood alteration and self-awareness : multiple relationships -- Stress : a double-edges sword of distress and eustress - -- Exercise as a stress management technique : psychological and physiological effects -- Exercise and cognitive function / Yu-Kai Chang -- Personality and exercise -- Psychology of injury -- Models of exercise behaviour -- Motivational determinants of exercise behaviour -- Motivational strategies to enhance exercise adherence -- In search of personal meaning in physical activity -- optimal experience in exercise -- Exercise concerns : eating disorders, substance abuse and exercise dependence -- gender issues in exercise -- Youth physical activity -- exercise psychology considerations for older individuals -- Exercise enjoyment and mode considerations : a taxonomy for optimizing subjective well-being -- Practice guidelines to enhance psychological benefits : selecting exercise frequency, intensity and duration.
In this 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.
1935412582 9781935412588: £72.50 9781935412588
Exercise--Psychological aspects.
Physical fitness--Psychological aspects.
150 / BER