Applied Exercise Psychology

Now, in its second edition, Applied Exercise Psychology emphasizes the application of evidence-based knowledge drawn from the fields of exercise psychology, health psychology, clinical and counseling psychology, and exercise physiology for physical activity behavior change.

Autorentext

Selen Razon is an Associate Professor at West Chester University, USA.

Michael L. Sachs is Professor Emeritus at Temple University, USA.

Klappentext

Now, in its second edition, Applied Exercise Psychology emphasizes the application of evidence-based knowledge drawn from the fields of exercise psychology, health psychology, clinical and counseling psychology, and exercise physiology for physical activity behavior change.

Inhalt

1. Introduction
   Selen Razon

2. The Sedentariness Epidemic: Using a Demographic Lens
   Claudia Kubica, Sally Haddad, and Claudio R. Nigg

3. A Rose by Any Other Name...
   Jennifer B. Ciaccio and Michael L. Sachs

4. It's All Psychophysiological! Effects of Exercise on Your Body and Psyche
   Heather E. Webb and Edmund O. Acevedo

5. Theories and Models of Behavior Change Applied to Exercise: Research and Practice
   Robert Weinberg and Alexander Bianco

6. Alternative Models of Health Behavior Change
   Jeff Cherubini and Mark H. Anshel

7. Excusercise: Inexcusable Excuses for Not Exercising
   Bruce S. Cohen and Michael L. Sachs

8. Exercise and Mood Alteration: Support of a Hedonic Paradigm
   Bonnie G. Berger and David A. Tobar

9. Exercise and Well-Being
   Mikihiro Sato

10. Psychological Skills Training for Adopting and Adhering to Exercise
    Selen Razon, Lauren S. Tashman, Duncan Simpson, and J. Gualberto Cremades

11. Use of Sensory Modalities
    Selen Razon, Jasmin Hutchinson, and Itay Basevitch

12. Advanced Technological Trends in Exercise Psychology
    Edson Filho and Gershon Tenenbaum

13. Exergaming
    Edson Filho

14. Measuring Interventions' Effects: Assessment of Perceived Barriers, Enjoyment, and Adherence of Physical Activity
    Claudio R. Nigg, Lea Reimann, Sandra Schnegg, and Tania Bermudez

15. The Physical Environment and Public Policy
    Rebecca E. Lee, Scherezade K. Mama, Heather J. Leach, Erica G. Soltero, and Nathan H. Parker

16. Narratives Matter: Cultural Sport Psychology Considerations for Exercise Promotion
    Kerry R. McGannon and Jenny McMahon

17. Gender: Important Terms and Concepts
    Emily A. Roper

18. Swimming Upstream: Addressing Barriers to Exercise and Physical Activity Among Women of Color
    Leeja Carter, Keri F. Kirk, Kisha Grady, and Jardana Silburn

19. Socioeconomic Status
    Amanda M. Perkins-Ball

20. Sticking Out Like a Sore Thumb: Experiences with Sexual Orientation and Gender in Sport and Physical Activity
    Leslee A. Fisher, Bernie Compton, and Aidan Kraus

21. Persons with Disabilities
    Stephanie J. Hanrahan

22. Applied Exercise Psychology: Children and Adolescents
    Lindsey C. Blom, Amanda J. Visek, Kayla Myers, Rachel Albenze, and Brandonn S. Harris

23. Exercise and Aging
    David Pargman and Urska Dobersek

24. Communication Style
    Kate L. Nolt

25. Exercise in Obesity from the Perspective of Dual-Process Theories: A Call for Sweeping Change in Professional-Practice Norms
    Panteleimon Ekkekakis, Jessica L. Barker, Zachary Zenko, and Kira M. Werstein

26. Solvitur Ambulando: Exercise and Mental Health Conditions
    Kate F. Hays and Sari Shepphird

27. Exercise Addiction
    Michael L. Sachs

28. Persons with Exercise Injuries
    Monna Arvinen-Barrow and Damien Clement

29. Exercise, Social Physique Anxiety, and Muscle Dysmorphia
    Urska Dobersek and Robert C. Eklund

30. Eating Disorders and Exercise
    Christine L. B. Selby

31. Mindfulness
    Amy Baltzell, John McCarthy, and Trevor Cote

32. Positive Psychology
    Gloria H.M. Park and Ashley Corn

33. Persons with Medical Conditions
    Kate L. Nolt

34. Professional and Ethical Issues in Applied Exercise Psychology
    Vanessa R. Shannon and Sam J. Zizzi