Working Out: The Psychology of Sport and Exercise (The Psychology of Everyday Life)

This book examines the psychology of working out. It is designed for non-professionals.;pt. I. Sport and exercise in everyday life : What: the many forms of sport and exercise ; Why: the importance of sport and exercise in our lives ; How: the positive and negative effects of sport and exercise ; Who: psychologists' theories about sport and exercise ; When: sport and exercise throughout the life cycle ; Where: sport and exercise around the world -- pt. II. Scenarios -- pt. III. Controversies and debates. Written by a leading expert in the field of sport science, this motivational text provides a thorough overview of fitness and exercise psychology as it relates to everyday life.A title in the Psychology of Everyday Life series, this unique book addresses the connections between sport and exercise psychology and life outside of competitive endeavors—from definitions, theories, and applications to the real-life issues affecting athletes. It provides an accessible overview of sport and exercise psychology that enables readers to apply effective sport performance and exercise psychology concepts to their own lives, regardless of whether they pursue athletic endeavors or not. Covering topics that range from goalsetting to motivation to personality, this book can also serve to inspire readers to create a personal activity program based on achievable goals and realistic expectations, regardless of starting point or desired outcomes.Author Justine J. Reel shares fascinating insights into the world of physical fitness and its associated behaviors, including why athletes who adopt a task-oriented approach will show a stronger work ethic and more motivation than athletes who focus on outcomes, what is prompting the spread of sport psychology to other parts of the world, why more and more athletes are at risk for developing eating disorders, and who social physique anxiety afflicts. The book also presents various viewpoints and debates on current controversies in the field of sport and exercise. A title in the Psychology of Everyday Life series, this unique book addresses the connections between sport and exercise psychology and life outside of competitive endeavors—from definitions, theories, and applications to the real-life issues affecting athletes. It provides an accessible overview of sport and exercise psychology that enables readers to apply effective sport performance and exercise psychology concepts to their own lives, regardless of whether they pursue athletic endeavors or not. Covering topics that range from goalsetting to motivation to personality, this book can also serve to inspire readers to create a personal activity program based on achievable goals and realistic expectations, regardless of starting point or desired outcomes. Author Justine J. Reel shares fascinating insights into the world of physical fitness and its associated behaviors, including why athletes who adopt a task-oriented approach will show a stronger work ethic and more motivation than athletes who focus on outcomes, what is prompting the spread of sport psychology to other parts of the world, why more and more athletes are at risk for developing eating disorders, and who social physique anxiety afflicts. The book also presents various viewpoints and debates on current controversies in the field of sport and exercise. Written by a leading expert in the field of sport science, this motivational text provides a thorough overview of fitness and exercise psychology as it relates to everyday life. Illustrates sport and exercise psychology's growth across the globe through fascinating historical perspectives Discusses the factors impacting body image and associated issues, including eating disorders and social physique anxiety Demonstrates multiple sides of controversies within sport and exercise Features case studies related to sport and exercise psychology to show real-life connections Includes a helpful glossary that defines unfamiliar and technical terms Part 1. Sport and Exercise in Everyday Life Part 2. Scenarios Part 3. Controversies and Debates.