{"product_id":"the-psychological-benefits-of-exercise-and-physical-activity-9781718203624","title":"The Psychological Benefits of Exercise and Physical Activity","description":"In response to the demands of an increasingly complex society, more and more individuals are turning to exercise to promote their psychological well-being. \u003ci\u003eThe Psychological Benefits of Exercise and Physical Activity\u003c\/i\u003e explores the psychological outcomes that are known to be affected by physical activity behaviors. Rooted firmly in foundational science, the text offers opportunities for self-reflection and application, with an emphasis on physical activity recommendations and dose-response relationships supported by research. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Whereas most exercise psychology texts center around psychological theory or interventions, \u003ci\u003eThe Psychological Benefits of Exercise and Physical Activity\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on psychological outcomes, such as the effects on depression and anxiety, as well as the impact on cognitive performance, memory, pain, and sleep. Written by Jennifer L. Etnier, PhD, who previously served as president of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), the full-color text includes engaging illustrations to help students visualize complex information, and the content is organized to be delivered in a semester-long course. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The introductory chapters (chapters 1-3) set the stage with the history of exercise psychology, theories, and mechanisms proposed to explain research terminology and psychological benefits of exercise. In the remainder of the text (chapters 4-14), each chapter is dedicated to a particular outcome or psychological aspect. Each of these chapters begins with a vignette that provides a real-world example of why questions of exercise and the outcome are important. These chapters uncover the causes of particular psychological conditions and explore how exercise might affect those causes. Next, key research on the potential benefits of exercise for that specific psychological concern is examined. Each chapter closes with a chapter summary and discussion questions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Throughout the text, sidebars introduce thought-provoking ideas, provide opportunities for self-reflection, or describe interesting research studies that will help engage students. The text also includes learning objectives and key terms to further enhance student learning. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Psychological Benefits of Exercise and Physical Activity\u003c\/i\u003e offers students a comprehensive overview of how the mind benefits from physical activity behaviors. It is an essential text for any person interested in motivating others and promoting physical activity for beneficial psychological outcomes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJennifer L. Etnier, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is a Julia Taylor Morton Distinguished Professor and chair in the department of kinesiology in the School of Health and Human Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she has received the Health and Human Performance Teaching Award, UNCG Alumni Teaching Excellence Award, and Senior Research Excellence Award. She is an accomplished scholar, with nearly 100 publications and over 150 presentations, and has received over $3.8 million in external funding to support her research. In addition to her data-based scholarship, Etnier has written two books for youth sport participants (\u003ci\u003eBring Your 'A' Game\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCoaching for the Love of the Game\u003c\/i\u003e), has given over 20 podcast and radio interviews touching on youth sport issues, and is the author of a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e op-ed titled \"Your Kids' Coach Is Probably Doing It Wrong.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Etnier is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Academy of Kinesiology (NAK). She previously served as president of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) and as editor of the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Aging and Physical Activity\u003c\/i\u003e, associate editor for the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Sport and Exercise Psychology\u003c\/i\u003e, and section editor for \u003ci\u003eResearch Quarterly for Exercise and Sport\u003c\/i\u003e. She is currently an editorial board member for five peer-reviewed journals. In her free time, Etnier is an exercise enthusiast who loves to play soccer and pickleball, downhill ski, hike, bike, and paddle.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Human Kinetics Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52158581965074,"sku":"9781718203624","price":130.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9b979502-631a-4d48-be89-f25b218c981a.jpg?v=1774966916","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-psychological-benefits-of-exercise-and-physical-activity-9781718203624","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}