Motivating people to be physically active /
Marcus, Bess, 1961-
Motivating people to be physically active / Bess H. Marcus, LeighAnn H. Forsyth. - 2nd ed. - Champaign, Ill. ; Leeds : Human Kinetics, c2009. - xv, 198 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. - Physical activity intervention series . - Physical activity intervention series. .
Previous ed.: 2003.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part I: Theoretical background and tools for measuring motivational readiness -- 1.Describing physical activity interventiosn -- 2.The stages of motivational readiness for change model -- 3.Integrating other psychological theories and models -- 4.Putting theories to work by looking at mediators of change -- 5.Using the stages model for successful physical activity interventions -- Part II.Applications -- 6.Assessing physical activity patterns and physical fitness -- 7.Using the stages model in individual counselling -- 8.Using the stages model in group counselling programs -- 9.Using the stages model in work site programs -- 10.Using the stages model in community programs.
Now updated to include how technology can be used in changing physical activity behaviour, this is a comprehensive reference describing proven methods for helping people change from being inactive to active living.
9780736072472 (pbk.) : £23.00 0736072470 (pbk.) : Đ23.00
2008023195
Exercise therapy.
Physical fitness.
Health promotion.
Exercise--Psychological aspects
Motivation (Psychology)
Health behavior.
Physical education and training.
Health and Wellbeing.
Public health & preventive medicine
RM725 / .M373 2009
615.82 MAR
Motivating people to be physically active / Bess H. Marcus, LeighAnn H. Forsyth. - 2nd ed. - Champaign, Ill. ; Leeds : Human Kinetics, c2009. - xv, 198 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. - Physical activity intervention series . - Physical activity intervention series. .
Previous ed.: 2003.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part I: Theoretical background and tools for measuring motivational readiness -- 1.Describing physical activity interventiosn -- 2.The stages of motivational readiness for change model -- 3.Integrating other psychological theories and models -- 4.Putting theories to work by looking at mediators of change -- 5.Using the stages model for successful physical activity interventions -- Part II.Applications -- 6.Assessing physical activity patterns and physical fitness -- 7.Using the stages model in individual counselling -- 8.Using the stages model in group counselling programs -- 9.Using the stages model in work site programs -- 10.Using the stages model in community programs.
Now updated to include how technology can be used in changing physical activity behaviour, this is a comprehensive reference describing proven methods for helping people change from being inactive to active living.
9780736072472 (pbk.) : £23.00 0736072470 (pbk.) : Đ23.00
2008023195
Exercise therapy.
Physical fitness.
Health promotion.
Exercise--Psychological aspects
Motivation (Psychology)
Health behavior.
Physical education and training.
Health and Wellbeing.
Public health & preventive medicine
RM725 / .M373 2009
615.82 MAR