Anshel, Mark H.

Applied health fitness psychology / Mark H. Anshel - Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c2014 - xiii, 281 p. : ill. ; 28 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

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Exercise--Psychological aspects
Physical fitness--Psychological aspects
Health behavior