TY  - BOOK
AU  - Brehm-Curtis,Barbara
TI  - Psychology of health and fitness
T2  - Foundations of exercise science series
SN  - 9780803628274
AV  - R726.7 .B74 2014
U1  - 613.7 23
PY  - 2014///]
CY  - Philadelphia
PB  - F.A. Davis Company
KW  - Clinical health psychology
KW  - Health attitudes
KW  - Physical fitness
KW  - Psychological aspects
KW  - Behavior modification
N1  - 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
N2  - 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
ER  -