Psychology of physical activity : determinants, well-being and interventions /
Biddle, Stuart.
Mutrie, Nanette,1953-
London : Routledge,
2008.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [357]-408) and indexes.
Pt. I. Introduction and rationale. 1. Introduction and rationale: why you should take your dog for a walk even if you don't have one! -- Pt. II. Physical activity: why we do, why we don't. 2. Introduction to correlates of physical activity: things that might be related to being active -- 3. Theories based on attitudes and beliefs: active people have attitude! -- 4. Motivation through feelings of control: everything's under control! -- 5. Motivation through feelings of competence and confidence: I think I can, I think I can, I know I can-- -- 6. Stage-based and other models of physical activity: moving from thinking to doing -- 7. Social and environmental correlates of physical activity: people to see and places to go -- Pt. III. Physical activity: a feel-good effect? 8. Psychological well-being: does physical activity make us feel good? -- 9. The relationship between physical activity and anxiety and depression: can physical activity beat the blues and help with your nerves? -- 10. The psychology of exercise for clinical populations: exercise can be good for you even when you are ill -- Pt. IV. Physical activity: what works in helping people be more active. 11. Intervention strategies aimed at groups and individuals: "talking the talk and walking the walk" -- 12. Interventions in organisations and communities: helping people become more active where they work and live -- Pt. V. Summary and future directions. 13. Conclusions and future developments: bringing it all together.
Exercise
Clinical health psychology.
Health promotion.