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Foundations of exercise psychology / [Book] / Bonnie G. Berger, David Pargman, Robert S. Weinberg.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Morgantown, WV : Fitness Information Technology, c2002.Description: xxix, 392 p. : ill. ; 29 cmISBN:
  • 1885693346
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 796.01 21
Other classification:
  • 796.01
Contents:
Machine generated contents note: SECTION A: Introduction and Key Concepts -- Chapter 1: -- Exercise Psychology: W hat Is It? 1 -- Chapter 2: -- The Emerging Field of Exercise Psychology19 -- SECTION B: Exercise and the Quality of Life -- Chapter 3: -- Exercise and the Quality of Life35 -- Chapter 4: -- Exercise and Enhanced Self-Concept and Self-Esteem53 -- Chapter 5: -- Mood and Exercise: Basic Mood Considerations63 -- Chapter 6: -- Mood Alteration, Self-Awareness, and Exercise: Multiple Relationships83 -- Chapter 7: -- Stress: W hat Is It? 101 -- Chapter 8: -- Exercise As a Stress Management Technique: Psychological and Physiological Effects123 -- Chapter 9: -- Personality and Exercise137 -- Chapter 10: -- Exercise-Related Injury: Understanding and Coping151 -- SECTION C: Motivation to Exercise -- Chapter 11: -- Models of Exercise Behavior173 -- Chapter 12: -- Motivational Determinants of Exercise Behavior189 -- Chapter 13: -- Motivational Strategies to Enhance Exercise Adherence207 -- Chapter 14: -- Personal M eaning in Exercise223 -- Chapter 15: -- Peak Moments and Flow in Exercise243 -- Chapter 16: -- Exercise Concerns: Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse, and Exercise Dependence 255 -- SECTION D: Exercise and Specific Populations -- Chapter 17: -- Gender Issues in Exercise281 -- Chapter 18: -- Children and Youth in Exercise291 -- Chapter 19: -- Exercise for Older Individuals303 -- SECTION E: Exercise Guidelines to Maximize the Benefits: -- Practical Considerations -- Chapter 20: -- Exercise: What Type Is Best for Optimal Psychological Benefits? 313 -- Chapter 21: -- Exercise: Practice Guidelines for Optimal Psychological Benefits333 -- End Note353 -- References 355 -- Index 379 -- About the Authors 391.
Summary: "Foundations of Exercise Psychology" presents a summary of the information to date on the psychology of exercise and offers lucid suggestions for practice and future research. The contents of the book go well beyond past texts in the field and include some innovative and thought provoking chapters on little discussed topics in exercise psychology such as the meaning of exercise and the psychological and physical dangers when exercise goes awry. The range of populations examined includes women children dependent and habitual exercisers and participants throughout the life span. The book will help shape the direction of the field of exercise psychology for many years to come and it will do much to encourage young professionals to enter the field and to pursue further study. The text spends considerable time exploring the relationship between exercise and personality self-esteem self-concept mood alteration and motivation - concepts and features of being human that are all intimately related. Students moving toward the exercise professions will gain a solid background in key issues surrounding exercise and health and make great strides forward in becoming competent and compassionate practitioners.
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Books Books Junaid Zaidi Library, COMSATS University Islamabad 796.01 BER-F (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 50190
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [355]-378) and index.

Machine generated contents note: SECTION A: Introduction and Key Concepts -- Chapter 1: -- Exercise Psychology: W hat Is It? 1 -- Chapter 2: -- The Emerging Field of Exercise Psychology19 -- SECTION B: Exercise and the Quality of Life -- Chapter 3: -- Exercise and the Quality of Life35 -- Chapter 4: -- Exercise and Enhanced Self-Concept and Self-Esteem53 -- Chapter 5: -- Mood and Exercise: Basic Mood Considerations63 -- Chapter 6: -- Mood Alteration, Self-Awareness, and Exercise: Multiple Relationships83 -- Chapter 7: -- Stress: W hat Is It? 101 -- Chapter 8: -- Exercise As a Stress Management Technique: Psychological and Physiological Effects123 -- Chapter 9: -- Personality and Exercise137 -- Chapter 10: -- Exercise-Related Injury: Understanding and Coping151 -- SECTION C: Motivation to Exercise -- Chapter 11: -- Models of Exercise Behavior173 -- Chapter 12: -- Motivational Determinants of Exercise Behavior189 -- Chapter 13: -- Motivational Strategies to Enhance Exercise Adherence207 -- Chapter 14: -- Personal M eaning in Exercise223 -- Chapter 15: -- Peak Moments and Flow in Exercise243 -- Chapter 16: -- Exercise Concerns: Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse, and Exercise Dependence 255 -- SECTION D: Exercise and Specific Populations -- Chapter 17: -- Gender Issues in Exercise281 -- Chapter 18: -- Children and Youth in Exercise291 -- Chapter 19: -- Exercise for Older Individuals303 -- SECTION E: Exercise Guidelines to Maximize the Benefits: -- Practical Considerations -- Chapter 20: -- Exercise: What Type Is Best for Optimal Psychological Benefits? 313 -- Chapter 21: -- Exercise: Practice Guidelines for Optimal Psychological Benefits333 -- End Note353 -- References 355 -- Index 379 -- About the Authors 391.

"Foundations of Exercise Psychology" presents a summary of the information to date on the psychology of exercise and offers lucid suggestions for practice and future research. The contents of the book go well beyond past texts in the field and include some innovative and thought provoking chapters on little discussed topics in exercise psychology such as the meaning of exercise and the psychological and physical dangers when exercise goes awry. The range of populations examined includes women children dependent and habitual exercisers and participants throughout the life span. The book will help shape the direction of the field of exercise psychology for many years to come and it will do much to encourage young professionals to enter the field and to pursue further study. The text spends considerable time exploring the relationship between exercise and personality self-esteem self-concept mood alteration and motivation - concepts and features of being human that are all intimately related. Students moving toward the exercise professions will gain a solid background in key issues surrounding exercise and health and make great strides forward in becoming competent and compassionate practitioners.

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