About the Book

Table of Contents

Part 1

1. Introduction

Part 2

2. Motivation for Physical Activity: Introduction and Overview
3. Motivation Through Feelings of Control
4. I Can! Motivation Through Feelings of Competence and Confidence
5. Linking Attitudes with Physical Activity
6. Physical Activity Theories and Models: Stages, Phases and Overlap
7. What I feel and Where I Am: Exercise Perceptions and Social Environments

Part 3

8. The feel Good Factor: Physical Activity and Psychological Well–Being
9. Depression and Other Mental Illnesses
10. The Psychology of Exercise for Clinical Populations

Part 4

11. Making a Difference 1: Intervention Strategies for the Individual
12. Making a Difference 2: Interventions in Organisations and Communities
13. Conclusions and Future Directions