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Exercise psychology refers to how you think and feel about exercise. One's exercise psychology can be either negative or positive depending on prior experiences and emotions. A...
Exercise and sport psychology are the scientific study of the psychological factors associated with participation and performance in physical activity.
Exercise psychology is a relatively young field of scientific inquiry, with a history of less than half a century. One of its main research directions examines the effects of psychological factors (e.g., motivation) and interventions on exercise and physical activity behavior.
Contents: Volume 1. Sport Psychology — Volume 2. Exercise Psychology.
The present work contains a personal perspective on what sport and exercise psychology (SEP) is today. It is a global synthesis of research about psychological aspects related to the context and practice of sport and exercise.
Part I. Foundations and Contemporary Perspectives in Exercise Psychology .... 1 Chapter 1. A Brief History of Exercise Psychology ..... 3 Stuart J. H. Biddle and Ineke Vergeer Chapter 2. Conceptual Foundations of Exercise Psychology: Facilitators, Inhibitors, and a Road Map Toward Establishing Societal Relevance .... 27
Regular physical activity can help in controlling weight; reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and some cancers; improving bone strength; and improving the ability to do daily activities and preventing falls in older adults (USDHHS, 1996).
Sport psychology is to be distinguished from exercise psychology. Whereas “sport” is competitive and often achievement goal-oriented, “exercise” is planned, structured, often repetitive, and purposefully intended to maintain or improve physical fitness.
The book details developmental psychology and physical activity in the areas of exercise habits and predictors across the lifespan. Exercise adherence and the cognitive psychology of physical activity are addressed.
Regular physical activity is good for your body, reducing the risk that you’ll develop high blood pressure, heart disease, colon cancer, or diabetes. Exercise is also good for your mind. Regular activity can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.