Table of Contents

Part I: Introduction and Basic Concepts

Chapter 1. Foundations of Exercise Psychology
Dualism Versus Monism
Biological Foundations
Cognitive Foundations
Behavioral and Social Foundations
Contemporary Exercise Psychology
Overview of Physical Activity and Mental Health
Overview of Physical Activity Behavior
Summary
Websites

Chapter 2. Basic Concepts in Exercise Psychology
General Concepts
Psychological Constructs
Multidimensional Scales
Covariance Modeling
Defining Physical Activity and Fitness
Measuring Physical Activity
Behavioral Genetics
Research Issues
Summary
Websites

Chapter 3. Behavioral Neuroscience
The Neural Network
Neurotransmitters
Cellular and Molecular Biology of the Brain
Animal Models
Measuring Brain Activity
Summary
Websites

Part II: Exercise and Mental Health

Chapter 4. Stress
Background and Definitions
Effects of Exercise
Mechanisms
Contemporary Views: Exercise Research
Summary
Websites

Chapter 5. Affect, Mood, and Emotion
Definitions of Terms
A Brief History
Contemporary Views of Affect and Emotion
Neuroanatomy of Affect and Emotion
Factors Influencing the Effects of Exercise on Affect
Research on Exercise and Affect
Psychophysiological and Behavioral Assessment
Mechanisms
Hazards of Exercise?
Summary
Websites

Chapter 6. Anxiety
Prevalence and Social Impact
Definitions
Types of Common Anxiety Disorders
Effects of Exercise
Psychotherapy
Pharmacotherapy
Mechanisms
Summary
Websites

Chapter 7. Depression
Prevalence and Social Impact
Clinical Description
Effects of Exercise
Pharmacotherapy
Mechanisms
Summary
Websites

Chapter 8. Exercise and Cognitive Function
Definition
Measurement
Clinical Neuropsychology
Neurophysiological Measures
Research
Mechanisms
Disease States, Exercise, and Cognition
Factors that Moderate the Effects of Exercise
Issues in Research
Summary
Websites

Chapter 9. Energy and Fatigue
Definitions
A Brief History
Conceptual Framework
Measurement
Mechanisms
Summary
Websites

Chapter 10. Sleep
Sleep Disturbances
Prevalence and Impact of Sleep Disturbances
A Brief History
Definitions
Meaurement
Research on Exercise and Sleep
Mechanisms
Summary
Websites

Chapter 11. Exercise and Pain
Definitions
Measurement
Scope and Impact of Chronic Pain
Neurobiological Basis of Pain
Pain During and After Acute Exercise
Effects of Exercise Training
Summary
Websites

Chapter 12. Self-Esteem
The Self-System
Theories and Models
Factors Influencing Self-Esteem
Measurement
Exercise and Self-Esteem
Mechanisms
Distorted Body Image and Exercise
Summary
Websites

Part III: Psychology of Physical Activity Behavior

Chapter 13. Correlates of Exercise and Physical Activity
Classification of Correlates
Issues in Research
Summary
Websites

Chapter 14. Theories of Behavior Change
Behaviorism
Cognitive Behaviorism
Social Cognitive Theory
Bandura’s Self-Efficacy Theory
Theory of Planned Behavior
Self-Determination Theory
Stage Theories
Other Theories Applied to Exercise and Physical Activity
Issues in the Application of Theories of Exercise Behavior
Summary
Websites

Chapter 15. Interventions to Change Physical Activity Behavior
Overview
Intervention Context
Specific Strategies
Environment and Policy–Based Interventions
Why Can’t We Keep People Active? Mediators and Intervention Effectiveness
Summary
Websites

Chapter 16. Perceived Exertion
A Brief History
Psychophysics and Perceived Exertion
Comparing People
Signals to Perceived Exertion
Sensory Nervous System
Physiological Mediators
Psychological and Sociocultural Influences
Perceived Exertion: The Final Common Pathway
Practical Use of Ratings of Perceived Exertion
Summary
Websites

About the Author

Janet Buckworth, PhD, is an associate professor of exercise science at Ohio State University in Columbus, where she teaches upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses on behavior change in exercise. She has written and presented extensively on exercise psychology and behavior change.

Respected for her expertise in the field, Buckworth has been invited as a keynote presenter for several conferences on exercise psychology and exercise and depression. She is also the recipient of an NIH grant for her research in exercise adherence.

Buckworth is a member of the Society of Behavioral Medicine and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. She is also a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine.

She and her husband, Chuck Moody, reside in Columbus, Ohio. Buckworth enjoys running with her dog, cooking, and reading science fiction and mystery novels.

Rod K. Dishman, PhD, is a professor of exercise science, adjunct professor of psychology, and codirector of the Exercise Psychology Laboratory at the University of Georgia at Athens. He has served as a consultant on exercise to government agencies in the United States, Canada, and Europe. His research has been funded by the NIH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Heart Association, and the United State Olympic Committee (USUC).

Dishman is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Academy of Kinesiology and was one of 22 founding members of the International Olympic Committee’s Olympic Academy of Sport Sciences. He was a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee for the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.

He resides in Athens, Georgia, and enjoys cycling and resistance exercise.

Patrick J. O’Connor, PhD, is a professor of exercise science and the codirector of the Exercise Psychology Laboratory at the University of Georgia at Athens. He has served as a consultant to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on their 2007-2008 Physical Activity Guidelines.

He has presented original research at 80 conferences, written numerous journal articles, and contributed to several books. O’Connor is fellow of the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education and American College of Sports Medicine and scientific advisor to the International Life Sciences Institute.

He resides in Athens, Georgia, with his wife, Sarah Covert, and twins, Aydan and Siena. O’Connor enjoys training for and competing in various running events from 5Ks to the Boston Marathon.

Phillip Tomporowski, PhD, is a professor of kinesiology and director of the Cognition and Skill Acquisition Laboratory at the University of Georgia at Athens. He has coauthored three books, coedited two texts, and authored numerous book chapters and journal articles. He has served as a consultant to university extension programs, international programs, local community service programs, and governmental and nongovernmental agencies in the United States and the United Kingdom. Tomporowski is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine.

He resides in Athens, Georgia. Tomporowski is a martial arts instructor and practitioner. He also enjoys competing in triathlons and obstacle course races.

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