Applied Exercise Psychology (2^nd Ed.) The Challenging Journey from Motivation to Adherence

Now in its second edition, Applied Exercise Psychology emphasizes the application of evidence-based knowledge drawn from the fields of exercise psychology, health psychology, clinical and counseling psychology, and exercise physiology for physical activity behavior change. Thoroughly revised, the new edition offers readers:

• two new chapters covering Excusercise and Mood Alteration?s link to exercise;
• fully updated sections on current research and theoretical bases for understanding and promoting physical activity behavior;
• interventions for facilitating physical activity behavior change and the tools for measuring the effectiveness of these interventions;
• cross-cultural considerations for practitioners to ensure multicultural competency;
• considerations to guide best practices with special populations (e.g., persons with medical conditions and persons with mental health conditions);
• overall applied implications and future directions.

An essential read that covers a variety of critical topics in applied exercise psychology, it brings often overlooked issues to the attention of practitioners to promote not only evidence-based practice but also responsible ethics and referral. The collection is a key reference for up-to-date research findings, relevant field experiences, and applied implications.

1. Introduction an
Selen Razon

2. The Sedentariness Epidemic: Using a Demographic Lens
Claudia Kubica, Sally Haddad, and Claudio R. Nigg

3. A Rose by Any Other Name…
Jennifer B. Ciaccio and Michael L. Sachs

4. It’s All Psychophysiological! Effects of Exercise on Your Body and Psyche
Heather E. Webb and Edmund O. Acevedo

5. Theories and Models of Behavior Change Applied to Exercise: Research and Practice
Robert Weinberg and Alexander Bianco

6. Alternative Models of Health Behavior Change
Jeff Cherubini and Mark H. Anshel

7. Excusercise: Inexcusable Excuses for Not Exercising
Bruce S. Cohen and Michael L. Sachs

8. Exercise and Mood Alteration: Support of a Hedonic Paradigm
Bonnie G. Berger and David A. Tobar

9. Exercise and Well-Being
Mikihiro Sato

10. Psychological Skills Training for Adopting and Adhering to Exercise
Selen Razon, Lauren S. Tashman, Duncan Simpson, and J. Gualberto Cremades

11. Use of Sensory Modalities
Selen Razon, Jasmin Hutchinson, and Itay Basevitch

12. Advanced Technological Trends in Exercise Psychology
Edson Filho and Gershon Tenenbaum

13. Exergaming
Edson Filho

14. Measuring Interventions’ Effects: Assessment of Perceived Barriers, Enjoyment, and Adherence of Physical Activity
Claudio R. Nigg, Lea Reimann, Sandra Schnegg, and Tania Bermudez

15. The Physical Environment and Public Policy
Rebecca E. Lee, Scherezade K. Mama, Heather J. Leach, Erica G. Soltero, and Nathan H. Parker

16. Narratives Matter: Cultural Sport Psychology Considerations for Exercise Promotion
Kerry R. McGannon and Jenny McMahon

17. Gender: Important Terms and Concepts
Emily A. Roper

18. Swimming Upstream: Addressing Barriers to Exercise and Physical Activity Among Women of Color
Leeja Carter, Keri F. Kirk, Kisha Grady, and Jardana Silburn

19. Socioeconomic Status
Amanda M. Perkins-Ball

20. Sticking Out Like a Sore Thumb: Experiences with Sexual Orientation and Gender in Sport and Physical Activity
Leslee A. Fisher, Bernie Compton, and Aidan Kraus

21. Persons with Disabilities
Stephanie J. Hanrahan

22. Applied Exercise Psychology: Children and Adolescents
Lindsey C. Blom, Amanda J. Visek, Kayla Myers, Rachel Albenze, and Brandonn S. Harris

23. Exercise and Aging
David Pargman and Urska Dobersek

24. Communication Style
Kate L. Nolt

25. Exercise in Obesity from the Perspective of Dual-Process Theories: A Call for Sweeping Change in Professional-Practice Norms
Panteleimon Ekkekakis, Jessica L. Barker, Zachary Zenko, and Kira M. Werstein

26. Solvitur Ambulando: Exercise and Mental Health Conditions
Kate F. Hays and Sari Shepphird

27. Exercise Addiction
Michael L. Sachs

28. Persons with Exercise Injuries
Monna Arvinen-Barrow and Damien Clement

29. Exercise, Social Physique Anxiety, and Muscle Dysmorphia
Urska Dobersek and Robert C. Eklund

30. Eating Disorders and Exercise
Christine L. B. Selby

31. Mindfulness
Amy Baltzell, John McCarthy, and Trevor Cote

32. Positive Psychology
Gloria H.M. Park and Ashley Corn

33. Persons with Medical Conditions
Kate L. Nolt

34. Professional and Ethical Issues in Applied Exercise Psychology
Vanessa R. Shannon and Sam J. Zizzi

Selen Razon is an Associate Professor at West Chester University, USA.

Michael L. Sachs is Professor Emeritus at Temple University, USA.