Description: Preface Section 1 Introduction to the Psychology of Physical Activity 1 The Psychology of Physical Activity 2 The Measurement of Physical Activity Section 2 The Individual and Physical Activity 3 Cognitive Functioning and Physical Activity 4 Physical Activity and Mood 5 Physical Activity and Personality 6 Psychobiological Benefits of Physical Activity 7 Negative Behaviors and Physical Activity 8 Individual Correlates of Physical Activity Section 3 The Environment and Physical Activity 9 Physical Activity Groups 10 Social Support and Physical Activity 11 Environmental Correlates of Physical Activity Section 4 Models for Involvement in Physical Activity 12 Self-Efficacy for Physical Activity 13 Health Belief Model, Protection Motivation Theory, and Physical Activity 14 The Theories of Reasoned Action, Planned Behavior, and Physical Activity 15 The Transtheoretical Model and Physical Activity 16 Motivational Theories of Exercise and Physical Activity Section 5: Promoting Physical Activity Involvement 17 Individual Level Intervention Strategies 18 Group Level Intervention Strategies 19 Community Level Intervention Strategies 20 A Framework for Evaluating the Public Health Impact of Physical Activity Promotion Interventions Glossary References Credits Name Index Subject Index

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