Exercise Psychology: The Influence of Physical Exercise on Psychological Processes

Examines both the basic and applied research that has explored the influence which physical activity has upon psychological states. Organized into three sections: history and theory, research approaches, findings and applications. Individual chapters are contributed by distinguished researchers and practitioners representing three distinct disciplines: health psychology, physical education and exercise physiology. Provides a balanced, critical and up–to–date portrait of the field.

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Partial table of contents:
HISTORICAL AND CONCEPTUAL UNDERPINNINGS.
Historical and Conceptual Roots of Exercise Psychology (W. Rejeski & A. Thompson).
THE STATUS OF RELEVANT RESEARCH.
Aerobic Fitness and the Response to Psychological Stress (D. Holmes).
On the Affective Benefits of Acute Aerobic Exercise: Taking Stock After Twenty Years of Research (K. Tuson & D. Sinyor).
Meta–Analytic Techniques in Exercise Psychology (W. Salazar, et al.).
Sympathetic Response to Acute Psychosocial Stressors in Humans: Linkage to Physical Exercise and Training (F. Peronnet & A. Szabo).
APPLICATIONS.
Psychological Effects of Exercise Among the Elderly (R. Fillingim & J. Blumenthal).
Social–Psychological Aspects of Fitness Promotion (L. Brawley & W. Rodgers).
OVERVIEW.
Current Status and Future Directions in the Field of Exercise Psychology (P. Seraganian).
Indexes.