ABSTRACT
This chapter encompasses the training of exercise psychology professionals. It addresses the ethical issues surrounding content knowledge, training, and practical experiences related to applied exercise psychology. The chapter presents a framework for practitioners who want to ensure they are professionally trained and ethically sound in the practice of applied exercise psychology. It focuses on the latter definition of applied exercise psychology. Much like sport psychology, the definition of exercise psychology depends on an individual's training. For example, if an individual is trained primarily in mental health counseling, then applied exercise psychology involves integrating physical activity into therapeutic modalities in order to reduce negative and promote positive emotional states. To increase the number of qualified exercise psychology professionals, it is imperative that graduate programs increase the number of courses and experiences offered related to the field. Another ethical issue in applied exercise psychology is the emergence of multiple roles with a client.
