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The Oxford Handbook of Exercise Psychology: Oxford Library of Psychology

Editat de Edmund O. Acevedo
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 14 iun 2012
Awareness of the importance of exercise and physical activity to optimal physical and mental health has never been greater. It is widely acknowledged that physical inactivity is a leading cause of death, yet statistics show less than 50% of Americans participate in regular physical activity. This information highlights the public health challenge of increasing participation in physical activity to enhance physical health and to buoy the psychological benefits associated with physical activity. The Oxford Handbook of Exercise and Psychology is an authoritative and comprehensive presentation of the breadth and depth of empirical contributions utilizing state-of-the-science theories and approaches in exercise psychology. Chapters are authored by leading investigators across the globe who have made significant scientific contributions addressing the behavioral aspects of physical activity. Sections of the book address the effects of physical activity on mental health; knowledge gathered utilizing psychobiological perspectives; behavioral factors that impact exercise motivation; scientific contributions addressing the physical activity benefits with special populations, including individuals with physical disabilities, older adults and cancer patients; and promising areas for additional investigation. Each chapter presents a summary of scientific advancements in the topic area as a foundation for future investigation. Fueled by a broad range of disciplines and interdisciplinary approaches, the field of exercise psychology is growing, and this comprehensive handbook will be the perfect resource for students, researchers, and physicians interested in exercise motivation and the mental health benefits of physical activity.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780195394313
ISBN-10: 0195394313
Pagini: 552
Dimensiuni: 189 x 260 x 32 mm
Greutate: 1.11 kg
Editura: Oxford University Press
Colecția OUP USA
Seria Oxford Library of Psychology

Locul publicării:New York, United States

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The Oxford Handbook of Exercise Psychology is a go-to resource and will assist professionals, scholars, and graduate students in increasing the exercise behaviors of clients in order to promote their health and untangling the complex relationship between exercise and mental health. It is recommended that anyone with an interest in exercise psychology read this book to gain knowledge about the critical and emergent areas in the field. Using this book as a resource, hopefully, we can come closer to achieving Hippocratess vision of giving everyone the right amount of exercise.
The Oxford Handbook of Exercise Psychology is a go-to resource and will assist professionals, scholars, and graduate students in increasing the exercise behaviors of clients...
The Oxford Handbook of Exercise Psychology is a solid piece of work, and once published online and continually updated, will provide a valuable source for everyone interested in exercise psychology.
It is a delight to read this book and learn about the various aspects of exercise psychology because of its simple organization of materials presented in it... Packed with research... this is an excellent, no-nonsense book. We applaud the efforts of the editor Edmund Acevedo and all the contributors in putting together the valuable information found in it.

Notă biografică

Edmund O. Acevedo, Ph.D., is Professor and Chair, Department of Health and Human Performance, Virginia Commonwealth University.

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