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Psychology of health and fitness /

By: Brehm-Curtis, Barbara.
Series: Foundations of exercise science series: Publisher: Philadelphia : F.A. Davis Company, 2014Description: xx, 460 pages : colour illustrations ; 29 cm.Content type: text | text | still image Media type: unmediated | unmediated Carrier type: volume | volumeISBN: 9780803628274; 0803628277.Subject(s): Clinical health psychology | Health attitudes | Physical fitness -- Psychological aspects | Behavior modification | Health Behavior | Behavior Therapy -- methods | Health PromotionDDC classification: 613.7
Contents:
Preface -- [Contributors] -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction to psychology, health, fitness, and behavior -- Psychophysiology, mind-body integration, and health behavior -- Understanding exercise and its psychophysiological effects -- Understanding behavior change: theoretical models -- The helping professions: supporting positive behavior change -- Stress, health, and resilience -- Diversity, culture, and life stage: the context of behavior change -- Physical activity and exercise adherence -- Eating behavior and nutrition -- Obesity and weight management -- Negative health behaviors and addiction -- Illness, injury, and behavior change.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface -- [Contributors] -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction to psychology, health, fitness, and behavior -- Psychophysiology, mind-body integration, and health behavior -- Understanding exercise and its psychophysiological effects -- Understanding behavior change: theoretical models -- The helping professions: supporting positive behavior change -- Stress, health, and resilience -- Diversity, culture, and life stage: the context of behavior change -- Physical activity and exercise adherence -- Eating behavior and nutrition -- Obesity and weight management -- Negative health behaviors and addiction -- Illness, injury, and behavior change.

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