Exercise Adherence: Its Impact on Public Health (book)
The first comprehensive text on exercise adherence DESCRIPTION Rod Dishman and a premier group of scientists present the first comprehensive text on exercise adherence. They explore what exercise adherence is, what factors affect it, and what impact exercise participation has on patient recovery, public health, worksite productivity, and children's fitness. They also provide practical strategies for behavior intervention and exercise programming that will enhance participant adherence to health programs. Exercise Adherence will help scholars and professionals in health-related disciplines understand why people discontinue exercising. The this structured survey of research will inspire scientists to explore new avenues of research and develop guidelines for improving exercise adherence. AUDIENCE Reference for scholars and professionals in health promotion, exercise science, and sport psychology. CONTENTS Part 1: Health and Exercise Adherence: Outcomes and Influences. Habitual Exercise and Public Health: An Epidemiological View, K. Powell * Exercise Adherence, Coronary Heart Disease, and Longevity, R. Paffenbarger, Jr. and R. Hyde * Exercise Within a Healthy Lifestyle, S. Blair * Exercise and Mental Health, W. Morgan and P. O'Connor Part 2: Theoretical Models of Exercise Adherence: Understanding the Process. Psychological Models, R. Sonstroem * Exercise Adherence in Children and Youth: Implications for Adulthood, R. Dishman & L. Dunn Part 3: Methods and Strategies for Behavior Intervention and _Fitness Programming. Behavioral Management Techniques and Exercise Promotion, D. Knapp * Program Factors That Influence Exercise Adherence: Practical Adherence Skills for the Clinical Staff, B. Franklin * Prescribing Exercise for Fitness and Adherence, M. Pollock Part 4: Exercise Adherence in Clinical, Corporate, and Community Setting. Compliance With Exercise in Cardiac Rehabilitation, N. Oldridge * Exercise Adherence in Corporate Settings: Personal Traits and Program Barriers, R. Shephard * Who Are Corporate Exercisers and What Motivates Them?, W. Baun and E. Bernacki * Occupation Related Fitness and Exercise Adherence, _L. Gettman_ * Exercise Adherence and Leisure Activity: Patterns of Involvement and Intervention to Facilitate Regular Activity, L. Wankel Part 5: Methodolgical Issues and Future Directions for Research. Methodology in Exercise Adherence Research, K. Perkins and L. Epstein * Epilogue and Future Directions