Applied Health Fitness Psychology

Anshel, Mark H. PhD

Book Information
Edition:	1st
Publisher:	Human Kinetics
ISBN:	1-4504-0062-0 (1450400620)
ISBN-13:	978-1-4504-0062-6 (9781450400626)
Binding:	Hardcover
Copyright:	2014
Publish Date:	01/14
Weight:	2.25 Lbs.
Pages:	296
Carton Quantity:	14
Subject Class:	PSY (Psychiatry and Psychology)
Remarks:	This Title is Out of Print
Out Of Print:	Yes
Doody Star Rating:	5
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 10 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
Table Of Contents:	View
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Class Specifications
Discipline:	Physiology
Subject Definition:	Exercise-Psychology; Physical Fitness-Psychology
NLM Class:	QT 255
LC Class:	RC482
Abstract:	Applied Health Fitness Psychology considers behavioral issues regarding exercise and nutrition using a research-to-practice approach. This comprehensive text explains how health fitness psychology has emerged from other parent disciplines to become a wide-ranging discipline that can be addressed in various exercise, fitness, and health settings, allowing both current and future professionals to assist their patients or clients in adopting healthier lifestyles. Applied Health Fitness Psychology uses contributions from sport and exercise psychology, counseling and clinical psychology, exercise science, sports medicine, and behavioral medicine to provide a scientific basis for presenting strategies for behavior change. Unique to this text is a critical consideration of cultural, spiritual, and religious components as a factor in initiating and maintaining exercise behavior. The evidence-based approach will help readers use techniques and interventions that promote positive changes among various populations. ... While modifying a person's--or a culture's--disdain for exercise will not happen quickly, Applied Health Fitness Psychology equips aspiring and practicing professionals working in a variety of health, fitness, and allied health fields with strategies to help people make the shift to more active and healthy lifestyles.

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