Doing exercise psychology / Mark B. Andersen, Halmstad University, Sweden, Stephanie J. Hanrahan, the University of Queensland, Australia, editors.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Mindfulness, therapeutic relationships, and neuroscience in applied exercise psychology / Joe Mannion and Mark B. Andersen -- Relationships between coaches, athletes, and sport and exercise scientists / David Martin and Kirsten Peterson -- Running across borders : cross-cultural exercise psychology / Stephanie J. Hanrahan -- Dancing for your life : movement, health, and well-being / Stephanie J. Hanrahan -- Should I consult a psychologist? : an autobiographical account of physical inactivity in a sport and exercise psychologist / Tony Morris -- Motivational interviewing, exercise, and nutritional counseling / Jeff Breckon -- Exercise and smoking cessation : tackling multiple health behavior changes / Adrian H. Taylor & Tom Thompson -- Adjunct exercise therapy for alcohol use disorders / Matthew P. Martens and Ashley E. Smith -- Using the exercise arrow to hit the target of multiple sclerosis / Robert W. Motl, Yvonne C. Learmonth, and Rachel Klaren -- Moving for your heart's sake : physical activity and exercise for people with cardiac disease / Michelle Rogerson and Mark B. Andersen -- Exercise for cancer patients and survivors : challenges, benefits, barriers, and determinants / Karen M. Mustian, Lisa K. Sprod, Lara Trevino & Charles Kamen -- It hurts to move : the catch-22 of physical activity for people with chronic pain / Melainie Cameron and Janelle White -- It's about moving : enabling activity and conquering prejudices when working with disabled people / Cadeyrn J. Gaskin and Stephanie J. Hanrahan -- Let's run with that : exercise, depression, and anxiety / Kate F. Hays -- Overtraining in professional sport : exceeding the limits in a culture of physical and mental toughness / Stephanie J. Tibbert and Mark B. Andersen -- The relationship between exercise and eating disorders : -- A double-edged sword / Justine J. Reel -- Exercise dependence : too much of a good thing / Albert J. Petitpas, Britton W. Brewer, and Judy L. Van Raalte.

Addresses the challenging psychological components of physical activity. Bringing together a field of experts, this book features diverse topics, bridging health psychology and exercise psychology to demonstrate the increasingly important role of physical activity in overall wellness and health.