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Exercise psychology : physical activity and sedentary behavior /

"Exercise Psychology: Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior focuses on the psychological effects of physical activity in a diverse array pf populations. It emphasizes how physical activity needs to be paired with a reduction in sedentary behavior in order to achieve overall health."--Ba...

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Main Authors: Hausenblas, Heather A
Group Author: Rhodes, Ryan E., 1973
Published: Jones & Bartlett Learning,
Publisher Address: Burlington, MA :
Publication Dates: [2017]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Subjects:
Physical fitness > Psychological aspects
Exercise > Psychological aspects
Sedentary behavior
Summary: "Exercise Psychology: Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior focuses on the psychological effects of physical activity in a diverse array pf populations. It emphasizes how physical activity needs to be paired with a reduction in sedentary behavior in order to achieve overall health."--Back cover.
Carrier Form: xix, 454 pages : color illustrations, forms ; 23 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781284034219 (paperback) :
1284034216 (paperback)
9781284034035 (access code)
1284034038 (access code)
Index Number: RA781
CLC: G804.8
Call Number: G804.8/H376
Contents: Introduction to psychology of physical activity -- Introduction to psychology of sedentary behavior -- Social cognitive theory and physical activity -- Motivational theories of physical activity and sedentary behavior -- The theory of planned behavior -- The transtheoretical model and physical activity -- Cognition -- Anxiety and depression -- Personality traits -- Self-esteem and body image -- Stress and pain -- Sleep -- Health-related quality of life and positive Psychology -- Exercise-related disorders -- Social environment -- Physical environment.

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