Psychology of Exercise

Why should we exercise? When should we exercise? Why don't we exercise?
The Psychology of Exercise separates fact from fiction, delving into key theories, ideas, and the impact of life stages on when, why, and how we exercise. It explores the barriers and motivators to exercise for children, teenagers, adults, and retirees as well as for those living with a chronic health condition. It shows how when we personalise activity programmes, exercise becomes a life-affirming, life-lengthening habit.
Using real-life case studies from those who work with exercisers at all levels, The Psychology of Exercise shows us the huge value that comes from exercising in every stage of our lives.

List of contents

Introduction

1. The Theories of Exercise


2. The Psychology of Exercise for Children


3. The Psychology of Exercise for Teenagers


4. The Psychology of Exercise for Adults


5. The Psychology of Exercise for Retirees


6. The Psychology of Exercise with a Health Condition


7. The Psychology of Exercise Addiction

About the author

Dr. Josephine Perry is a Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist based in London, UK, and Director of Performance in Mind, a Performance Psychology Consultancy. She works with athletes, exercisers and high performers to help them achieve their goals and enjoy the process of exercise along the way.

Summary

The Psychology of Exercise separates fact from fiction, delving into key theories, ideas, and the impact of life stages on when, why and how we exercise.

Product details

• Authors: Josephine Perry, Perry Josephine
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 08.10.2020
• EAN: 9780367370824
• ISBN: 978-0-367-37082-4
• No. of pages: 118
• Series: The Psychology of Everything
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; SPORTS & RECREATION / General, PSYCHOLOGY / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Clinical Psychology, Psychology, PSYCHOLOGY / Applied Psychology, PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / Lifespan Development, Sports psychology, Health psychology, Child & developmental psychology, Social, group or collective psychology, Child, developmental and lifespan psychology, Psychological theory & schools of thought