Applied Exercise Psychology: The Challenging Journey from Motivation to Adherence

Cover
Endorsements
Half Title
Title
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
About the Editors
About the Contributors
1 Introduction
2 The Sedentariness Epidemic: Using a Demographic Lens
3 A Rose by Any Other Name . . .
4 It’s All Psychophysiological! Effects of Exercise on Your Body and Psyche
5 Theories and Models of Behavior Change Applied to Exercise: Research and Practice
6 Alternative Models of Health Behavior Change
7 Excusercise: Inexcusable Excuses for Not Exercising
8 Exercise and Mood Alteration: Support of a Hedonic Paradigm
9 Exercise and Well-Being
10 Psychological Skills Training for Adopting and Adhering to Exercise
11 Use of Sensory Modalities
12 Advanced Technological Trends in Exercise Psychology
13 Exergaming
14 Measuring Interventions’ Effects: Assessment of Perceived Barriers, Enjoyment, and Adherence of Physical Activity
15 The Physical Environment and Public Policy
16 Narratives Matter: Cultural Sport Psychology Considerations for Exercise Promotion Revisited
17 Gender: Important Terms and Concepts
18 Swimming Upstream: Addressing Barriers to Exercise and Physical Activity Among Women of Color
19 Socioeconomic Status
20 Sticking Out Like a Sore Thumb: Experiences with Sexual Orientation and Gender in Sport and Physical Activity
21 Persons with Disabilities
22 Applied Exercise Psychology: Children and Adolescents
23 Exercise and Aging
24 Communication Style
25 Exercise in Obesity from the Perspective of Dual-Process Theories: A Call for Sweeping Change in Professional-Practice Norms
26 Solvitur Ambulando: Exercise and Mental Health Conditions
27 Exercise Addiction
28 Persons with Exercise Injuries
29 Exercise, Social Physique Anxiety, and Muscle Dysmorphia
30 Eating Disorders and Exercise
31 Mindfulness
32 Positive Psychology
33 Persons with Medical Conditions
34 Professional and Ethical Issues in Applied Exercise Psychology
Index