Psychology of health and fitness / Barbara A. Brehm, EdD, Professor, Department of Exercise and Sport Studies, Smith College, Northampton, MA.

By: Brehm-Curtis, Barbara [author.]
Language: English Series: Foundations of exercise science seriesPublisher: Philadelphia : F.A. Davis Company, [2014]Copyright date: © 2014Description: xx, 460 pages : color illustrations, images ; 29 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780803628274Subject(s): Clinical health psychology | Health attitudes | Physical fitness -- Psychological aspects | Behavior modificationDDC classification: 613.7 LOC classification: R726.7 | .B74 2014
Contents:
Section 1: Psychology of health and fitness: foundations -- Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychology, health, fitness, and behavior -- Chapter 2: Psychophysiology, mind-body integration, and health behavior -- Chapter 3: Understanding exercise and its psychophysiological effects -- Section 2: The psychology of behavior change -- Chapter 4: Understanding behavior change: theoretical models -- Chapter 5: The helping professions: supporting positive behavior change -- Chapter 6: Stress, health, and resilience -- Chapter 7: Diversity, culture, and life stage: the context of behavior change -- Section 3: Health behaviors: successful behavior-change strategies -- Chapter 8: Physical activity and exercise adherence -- Chapter 9: Eating behavior and nutrition -- Chapter 10: Obesity and weight management -- Chapter 11: Negative health behaviors and addiction -- Chapter 12: Illness, injury, and behavior change -- Glossary of key terms -- Index
Summary: Apply the science of health and fitness psychology to your practice! Learn how to apply the psychology of health and fitness to your exercise programs and to solve the motivational and behavioral problems you'll encounter every day in practice. You'll explore the scientific principles and variables that influence behavior as you develop the confidence to design effective lifestyle interventions for disease prevention and develop individualized exercise programs that promote optimal health. -- Publisher
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Section 1: Psychology of health and fitness: foundations -- Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychology, health, fitness, and behavior -- Chapter 2: Psychophysiology, mind-body integration, and health behavior -- Chapter 3: Understanding exercise and its psychophysiological effects -- Section 2: The psychology of behavior change -- Chapter 4: Understanding behavior change: theoretical models -- Chapter 5: The helping professions: supporting positive behavior change -- Chapter 6: Stress, health, and resilience -- Chapter 7: Diversity, culture, and life stage: the context of behavior change -- Section 3: Health behaviors: successful behavior-change strategies -- Chapter 8: Physical activity and exercise adherence -- Chapter 9: Eating behavior and nutrition -- Chapter 10: Obesity and weight management -- Chapter 11: Negative health behaviors and addiction -- Chapter 12: Illness, injury, and behavior change -- Glossary of key terms -- Index

Apply the science of health and fitness psychology to your practice! Learn how to apply the psychology of health and fitness to your exercise programs and to solve the motivational and behavioral problems you'll encounter every day in practice. You'll explore the scientific principles and variables that influence behavior as you develop the confidence to design effective lifestyle interventions for disease prevention and develop individualized exercise programs that promote optimal health. -- Publisher

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