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Psychology of physical activity : determinants, well-being, and interventions / Stuart J. H. Biddle and Nanette Mutrie.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: London : Routledge, c2008.Edition: 2nd edDescription: xv, 428 p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 9780415366656 (pbk.)
  • 0415366658 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 613.71 BID
Contents:
Pt. 1. Introduction and rationale -- pt. 2. Physical activity : why we do, why we don\'t -- pt. 3. Physical activity : a feel-good effect? -- pt. 4. Physical activity : what works in helping people be more active -- pt. 5. Summary and future directions.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

As modern lifestyles offer ever more opportunities for a sedentary existence, physical activity has become, for many, a marginal aspect of life. Too little physical activity is linked to common, often serious, health problems, and although this link is now widely acknowledged, levels of sedentary behaviour continue to increase throughout western society. Psychology of Physical Activity, 2nd Editionaddresses this concern, bringing together a wealth of up to date information about exercise behaviour including:

motivation and psychological factors associated with activity or inactivity the psychological outcomes of exercising including the 'feel-good' factor understanding specific clinical populations interventions and applied practice in the psychology of physical activity current trends and future directions in research and practice.

Updated to reflect new findings and research directions, this new edition includes full textbook features, and is accompanied by a dedicated website providing lecturers and students with extensive support materials, including powerpoint slides and student MCQ's.

Visit the companion website at www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415366656.

Pt. 1. Introduction and rationale -- pt. 2. Physical activity : why we do, why we don\'t -- pt. 3. Physical activity : a feel-good effect? -- pt. 4. Physical activity : what works in helping people be more active -- pt. 5. Summary and future directions.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • List of figures (p. vii)
  • List of tables (p. x)
  • List of boxes (p. xii)
  • Preface (p. xiii)
  • Acknowledgements (p. xv)
  • Part I Introduction and rationale (p. 1)
  • 1 Introduction and rationale: why you should take your dog for a walk even if you don't have one! (p. 3)
  • Part II Physical activity: why we do, why we don't (p. 33)
  • Part II Introduction (p. 35)
  • 2 Introduction to correlates of physical activity: things that might be related to being active (p. 39)
  • 3 Theories based on attitudes and beliefs: active people have attitude! (p. 54)
  • 4 Motivation through feelings of control: everything's under control! (p. 75)
  • 5 Motivation through feelings of competence and confidence: I think I can, I think I can, I know I can... (p. 100)
  • 6 Stage-based and other models of physical activity: moving from thinking to doing (p. 118)
  • 7 Social and environmental correlates of physical activity: people to see and places to go (p. 137)
  • Part III Physical activity: a feel-good effect? (p. 161)
  • 8 Psychological well-being: does physical activity make us feel good? (p. 163)
  • 9 The relationship between physical activity and anxiety and depression: can physical activity beat the blues and help with your nerves? (p. 199)
  • 10 The psychology of exercise for clinical populations: exercise can be good for you even when you are ill (p. 243)
  • Part IV Physical activity: what works in helping people be more active (p. 285)
  • 11 Intervention strategies aimed at groups and individuals: 'talking the talk and walking the walk' (p. 287)
  • 12 Interventions in organisations and communities: helping people become more active where they work and live (p. 316)
  • Part V Summary and future directions (p. 347)
  • 13 Conclusions and future developments: bringing it all together (p. 349)
  • References (p. 357)
  • Subject index (p. 409)
  • Author index (p. 419)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Stuart J. H. Biddle is Professor of Exercise and Sport Psychology at Loughborough University, UK.

Nanette Mutrieis Professor of Exercise and Sport Psychology at Strathclyde University, UK.

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