Applied exercise psychology : a practitioner's guide to improving client health and fitness /

Anshel, Mark H.

Applied exercise psychology : a practitioner's guide to improving client health and fitness / Mark H. Anshel. - New York, NY : Springer Pub., ©2006. - 1 online resource (xvii, 241 pages) : illustrations

Includes bibliographical references pages (231-235) and index.

Contents; Preface; Foreword; 1. What Is Applied Exercise Psychology?; 2. Exercise Barriers: Why We Do Not Enjoy Physical Activity; 3. Theories and Models of Exercise Behavior; 4. Mental Health Benefits of Exercise; 5. Strategies For Promoting Exercise Motivation; 6. Basic Applied Exercise Physiology for Consultants; 7. Exercise Prescription Strategies; 8. Exercise Adherence and Compliance; 9. Consulting With Special Populations; 10. A Proposed Values-Based Model for Promoting Exercise Behavior; 11. Cognitive and Behavioral Strategies to Promote Exercise Performance. 12. Maintaining Quality Control: Personal Trainers, Fitness Facilities, and Proper Programs13. Future Directions in Exercise Consulting; Appendix A: Exerciser Checklist; Appendix B: Exercise Tests; Appendix C: Examples of Correct Stretches; Recommended Books, Journals, and Website Resources; List of Organizations and Publications; References; Index.

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This is the first applied handbook for practitioners who want to help patients begin and maintain an exercise program as a lifestyle change. Mental health practitioners (MHPs) often earn a trust that not many other professionals do with their patients. It is with this trust that MHPs are able to encourage and help their clients begin a healthy and active lifestyle through exercise programs. This book, with easy to understand language, provides a simple introduction for mental health practitioners and clinicians to help their clients achieve better mental and physical health through exercise an.


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Exercise--psychology
Physical Fitness--psychology
Exercice--Aspect psychologique.
Condition physique--Aspect psychologique.
HEALTH & FITNESS--Exercise.
Exercise--Psychological aspects.
Physical fitness--Psychological aspects.
Sportpsychologie.
Health psychology.
Psychology.
Psychotherapy: counselling.
Health and Wellbeing.


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