Overview

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.

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Author:   Brehm ,  Barbara Brehm, Edd ,  Barbara Brehm-Curtis
Publisher:   F.A. Davis Company
Imprint:   F.A. Davis Company
Dimensions:   Width: 22.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 29.20cm
Weight:   1.361kg
ISBN:  

9780803628274

ISBN 10:   0803628277
Pages:   480
Publication Date:   28 February 2014
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

I. Psychology of Health and Fitness: Foundations 1. Introduction to Psychology, Health, Fitness, and Behavior 2. Psychophysiology, Mind-Body Integration, and Health Behavior 3. Understanding Exercise and Its Psychophysiological Effects II. The Psychology of Behavior Change 4. Understanding Behavior Change: Theoretical Models—Sharon R. Sears, Barbara A. Brehm, and Kristina Bell 5. The Helping Professions: Supporting Positive Behavior Change 6. Stress, Health, and Resilience 7. Diversity, Culture, and Life Stage: The Context of Behavior Change III. Health Behaviors: Successful Behavior-Change Strategies 8. Physical Activity and Exercise Adherence 9. Eating Behavior and Nutrition 10. Obesity and Weight Management 11. Negative Health Behaviors and Addiction 12. Illness, Injury, and Behavior Change Glossary of Key Terms Index

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Professor, Department of Exercise and Sport Studies, Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts

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