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