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

1. Introduction and rationale : why you should take your dog for a walk even if you don't have one! P.3.

Pt. II. Physical activity : why we do, why we don't P.33.

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 J 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.

Pt. 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.

Pt. 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.

Pt. V. Summary and future directions P.347.

13. Conclusions and future developments : bringing it all together P.349.

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