1st Edition

The Psychology of Exercise

By Josephine Perry Copyright 2021
130 Pages
by Routledge

130 Pages
by Routledge

130 Pages
by Routledge

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... Read more

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

Biography

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.