| Description |
xv, 428 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. I. Introduction and rationale -- 1. Introduction and rationale : why you should take your dog for a walk even if you don't have one! -- Pt. II. Physical activity : why we do, why we don't -- 2. Introduction to correlates of physical activity : things that might be related to being active -- 3. Theories based on attitudes and beliefs : active people have attitude! -- 4. Motivation through feelings of control : everything's under control! -- 5. Motivation through feelings of competence and confidence : I think J can, I think I can, I know I can ... -- 6. Stage-based and other models of physical activity : moving from thinking to doing -- 7. Social and environmental correlates of physical activity : people to see and places to go -- Pt. III. Physical activity : a feel-good effect? -- 8. Psychological well-being : does physical activity make us feel good? -- 9. The relationship between physical activity and anxiety and depression : can physical activity beat the blues and help with your nerves? -- 10. The psychology of exercise for clinical populations : exercise can be good for you even when you are ill -- Pt. IV. Physical activity : what works in helping people be more active -- 11. Intervention strategies aimed at groups and individuals : 'talking the talk and walking the walk' -- 12. Interventions in organisations and communities : helping people become more active where they work and live -- Pt. V. Summary and future directions -- 13. Conclusions and future developments : bringing it all together |
| Summary |
"This comprehensive textbook is essential for students of sport and exercise sciences, exercise physiology, health psychology, occupational therapy and physical education."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: 2000 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Subject |
Clinical health psychology.
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Exercise -- Psychological aspects.
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Health promotion.
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Exercise -- psychology.
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Physical Fitness -- psychology.
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Health Promotion.
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Motivation.
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| Author |
Mutrie, Nanette, 1953-
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| LC no. |
2007005420 |
| ISBN |
0203019326 (ebk.) |
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0415366658 (paperback) |
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9780203019320 (ebk.) |
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041536664X (hardcover) |
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9780415366649 (hardcover) |
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9780415366656 (paperback) |
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