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The Psychology of Exercise

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The Psychology of Exercise book

Integrating Theory and Practice

The Psychology of Exercise

DOI link for The Psychology of Exercise

The Psychology of Exercise book

Integrating Theory and Practice
ByCurt L. Lox, Kathleen A. Martin Ginis, Steven J. Petruzzello
Edition 4th Edition
First Published 2014
eBook Published 1 December 2016
Pub. location New York
Imprint Routledge
DOI https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315213026
Pages 456 pages
eBook ISBN 9781315213026
SubjectsSports and Leisure
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Lox, C., Martin Ginis, K., Petruzzello, S. (2014). The Psychology of Exercise. New York: Routledge, https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315213026

The Psychology of Exercise: Integrating Theory and Practice, fourth edition, continues to weave together theory, research, application, and interventions to provide readers with a solid foundation in exercise psychology. In this comprehensive, accessible, book, the authors apply prominent theories and models to actual situations encountered professionally. Compelling graphs, models, other visuals, and effective pedagogical aids further enhance the material.

The chapters in Part I help readers understand and modify exercise behavior, while those in Part II discuss psychosocial influences and the consequences of physical activity. Among the topics explored are the impact of exercise on self-perceptions, including self-esteem and body image; stress, anxiety, and depression; and emotional well-being. Chapters on the relationship between physical activity and cognitive function as well as health-related quality of life offer the latest information for these areas of study.

Features of the Fourth Edition

New streamlined chapter on self-perceptions and exercise, which combines previous chapters on self-esteem and body image. This more logical presentation of related topics makes it easier to teach these topics and better depicts their intersection.

Refocused chapter on health-related quality of life and exercise, to include more emphasis on special populations and demonstrate how exercise can benefit those who have chronic diseases, chronic disabilities, or physical limitations.

Discussions throughout on mobile devices, apps, social media, and high-tech point-of-decision and how these technologies can be used for tracking and measuring physical activity and for offering social support.

Updated references, glossary, and graphics.

Special Features of the Book

Reader-friendly price

Outstanding author team of active researchers with diverse areas of expertise

End-of-chapter review questions and learning activities to enhance understanding

Connections between theory and application throughout

Focus boxes, with additional learning activities, highlighting research on physical activity and populations with chronic disease and disability

Standardized questionnaires, including some of the most frequently used measures in exercise psychology research

TABLE OF CONTENTS

part I|1 pages

Understanding and Modifying Exercise Behavior

chapter 1|16 pages

Introduction to Exercise Psychology

chapter 2|24 pages

Physical Activity Epidemiology

chapter 3|26 pages

Theories and Models of Exercise Behavior I

Social Cognitive Approaches

chapter 4|30 pages

Theories and Models of Exercise Behavior II

Stimulus–Response Theory and Integrative Approaches

chapter 5|32 pages

Social Influences on Exercise

chapter 6|39 pages

Physical Activity Interventions

part II|1 pages

Psychosocial influences and Consequences of exercise

chapter 7|26 pages

Personality and Exercise

chapter 8|32 pages

Self-Perceptions and Exercise

chapter 9|26 pages

Stress, Stress Reactivity, and Exercise

chapter 10|26 pages

Anxiety and Exercise

chapter 11|34 pages

Depression and Exercise

chapter 12|33 pages

Emotional Well-Being and Exercise

chapter 13|25 pages

Cognitive Function and Exercise

chapter 14|32 pages

Health-Related Quality of Life and Exercise

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