Applied exercise psychology : the challenging journey from motivation to adherence / edited by Selen Razon and Michael L. Sachs.

Introduction and book objectives / Selen Razon -- The sedentariness epidemic : demographic considerations / Claudio R. Nigg and Brook Harmon -- A rose by any other name / Jennifer B. Ciaccio and Michael L. Sachs -- It's all psychophysiological! : effects of exercise on your body and psyche / Heather E. Webb and Edmund O. Acevedo -- Theories and models of behavior change applied to exercise : research and practice / Robert Weinberg -- Alternative models of health behavior change / Jeff Cherubini and Mark H. Anshel -- Exercise and well-being / Mikihiro Sato -- Psychological skills training for adopting and adhering to exercise / Lauren S. Tashman, Duncan Simpson, J. Gualberto Cremades -- Use of sensory modalities / Selen Razon, Jasmin Hutchinson, and Itay Basevitch -- Advanced technological trends in exercise psychology / Edson Filho and Gershon Tenenbaum -- Exergaming / Edson Filho, Selenia Di Fronso, Claudio Robazza, and Maurizio Bertollo -- Measuring interventions' effects : assessment of perceived barriers, enjoyment and adherence of physical activity / Claudio R. Nigg and Zoe Durand -- The physical environment and public policy / Rebecca Lee, Scherezade Mama, Heather Leach, Erica Soltero, and Nathan Parke -- Cross-cultural considerations in exercise promotion : a cultural sport psychology perspective / Kerry R. McGannon and Robert J. Schinke -- Gender : important terms and concepts / Emily A. Roper -- Swimming upstream : addressing barriers to exercise and physical activity in women of color / Leeja Carter, Kisha Grady, and Jardana Silburn -- Socioeconomic status / Amanda M. Perkins -- Playing the field : experiences with sexual orientation and gender in sport and physical activity / Leslee A. Fisher, Allison Daniel Anders, and James M. DeVita -- Persons with disabilities / Stephanie J. Hanrahan -- Applied exercise psychology : children and adolescents / Lindsey C. Blom, Amanda J. Visek, and Brandonn S. Harris -- Exercise and aging / David Pargman and Urska Dobersek -- Communication style / Kate L. Nolt -- Exercise in obesity from the perspective of hedonic theory : a call for sweeping change in professional practice norms / Panteleimon Ekkekakis, Zack Zenko, and Kira M. Werstein -- Solvitur ambulando : exercise and mental health conditions / Kate F. Hays -- Exercise addiction / Michael L. Sachs -- Considerations for best practices : persons with exercise injuries / Monna Arvinen-Barrow and Damien Clement -- Social physique anxiety and muscle dysmorphia / Urska Dobersek and Robert C. Eklund -- Eating disorders and exercise / Christine L. B. Selby -- Mindfulness / Amy Baltzell and Trevor Cote -- Positive psychology / Gloria H.M. Park and Ashley Anderson Corn -- Persons with medical conditions / Kate L. Nolt -- Professional and ethical issues in applied exercise psychology / Vanessa R. Shannon and Sam Zizzi.

Includes bibliographical references and index.