Applied health fitness psychology /

Anshel, Mark H.

Applied health fitness psychology / Mark H. Anshel. - Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c2014. - xiii, 281 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to applied health fitness psychology -- Psychological motivation theories -- Theories and models of exercise behavior -- Barriers to positive health behavior -- Personal factors -- Situational and environmental issues -- Culture and religion components -- Exercise adherence and compliance -- Cognitive and behavioral strategies -- Fitness goal setting -- Fitness consulting with special populations -- Dysfunctional eating behaviors -- Professional organizations and ethics.

9781450400626 (print)

2013015458


Exercise--Psychological aspects.
Physical fitness--Psychological aspects.
Health behavior.
Exercise--psychology.
Physical Fitness--psychology.
Health Behavior.

RC482 / .A58 2014

616.89/13

QT 255