Foundations of Exercise Psychology Book

	Photo Credits	xxi
	Foreword	xxv
	Preface	xxvii
	Acknowledgments	xxix
Section A	Introduction and Key Concepts
Chapter 1	Exercise Psychology: What Is It?	1
Chapter 2	The Emerging Field of Exercise Psychology	19
Section B	Exercise and the Quality of Life
Chapter 3	Exercise and the Quality of Life	35
Chapter 4	Exercise and Enhanced Self-Concept and Self-Esteem	53
Chapter 5	Mood and Exercise: Basic Mood Considerations	63
Chapter 6	Mood Alteration, Self-Awareness, and Exercise: Multiple Relationships	83
Chapter 7	Stress: What Is It?	101
Chapter 8	Exercise As a Stress Management Technique: Psychological and Physiological Effects	123
Chapter 9	Personality and Exercise	137
Chapter 10	Exercise-Related Injury: Understanding and Coping	151
Section C	Motivation to Exercise
Chapter 11	Models of Exercise Behavior	173
Chapter 12	Motivational Determinants of Exercise Behavior	189
Chapter 13	Motivational Strategies to Enhance Exercise Adherence	207
Chapter 14	Personal Meaning in Exercise	223
Chapter 15	Peak Moments and Flow in Exercise	243
Chapter 16	Exercise Concerns: Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse, and Exercise Dependence	255
Section D	Exercise and Specific Populations
Chapter 17	Gender Issues in Exercise	281
Chapter 18	Children and Youth in Exercise	291
Chapter 19	Exercise for Older Individuals	303
Section E	Exercise Guidelines to Maximize the Benefits: Practical Considerations
Chapter 20	Exercise: What Type Is Best for Optimal Psychological Benefits?	313
Chapter 21	Exercise: Practice Guidelines for Optimal Psychological Benefits	333
	End Note	353
	References	355
	Index	379
	About the Authors	391