Psychology of Physical Activity: Determinants, Well-Being and Interventions by Stuart J. H. Biddle (Victoria University, Australia)
First published in 2001
Psychology of Physical Activity
Summary
Exercise psychology is a rapidly expanding area within the sports and exercise science and health fields. The text adopts an evidence based approach and is aimed at second year and above undergraduates, postgraduates in exercise and sports science, and health psychology students.
Psychology of Physical Activity Summary
Table of Contents
Section A: Introduction and Rationale Section B: Motivation and Psychological Determinants 2. Motivation for Physical Activity: Introduction and Overview 3. Motivation Through Feelings of Control 4. I Can! Motivation Through Feelings of Competence and Confidence 5. Linking Attitudes with Physical Activity 6. Physical Activity Theories and Models: Stages, Phases and Overlap 7. What I Feel and Where I Am: Exercise Perceptions and Social Envirnoments Section C: Psychological Outcomes of Exercise 8. The Feel-Good Factor: Psychological Well-Being 9. Depression and Other Mental Illnesses 10. Other Clinical Populations Section D: Interventions, Applications and Future Directions 11. Intervention Strategies: The Individual 12. Intervention Strategies: Organisations and Communities 13. Conclusions and Future Directions References
Additional information
GOR004135369
9780415235266
041523526X
Psychology of Physical Activity: Determinants, Well-Being and Interventions by Stuart J. H. Biddle (Victoria University, Australia)
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
20010215
384
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