Biddle, Stuart.

Psychology of physical activity determinants, well-being, and interventions / [[Book] :] Stuart J.H. Biddle and Nanette Mutrie. - 2nd ed. - London ; New York : Routledge, 2008. - xv, 428 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [357]-408) and indexes.

Introduction and rationale : why you should take your dog for a walk even if you don't have one! Physical activity : why we do, why we don't Introduction to correlates of physical activity : things that might be related to being active Theories based on attitudes and beliefs : active people have attitude! Motivation through feelings of control : everything's under control! Motivation through feelings of competence and confidence : I think J can, I think I can, I know I can ... Stage-based and other models of physical activity : moving from thinking to doing Social and environmental correlates of physical activity : people to see and places to go Physical activity : a feel-good effect? Psychological well-being : does physical activity make us feel good? The relationship between physical activity and anxiety and depression : can physical activity beat the blues and help with your nerves? The psychology of exercise for clinical populations : exercise can be good for you even when you are ill Physical activity : what works in helping people be more active Intervention strategies aimed at groups and individuals : 'talking the talk and walking the walk' Interventions in organisations and communities : helping people become more active where they work and live Summary and future directions Conclusions and future developments : bringing it all together

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Exercise--psychology.
Physical Fitness--psychology.
Health Promotion.
Motivation.
Exercise--Psychological aspects.
Clinical health psychology.
Health promotion.
Exercice--Aspect psychologique.

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