How to Increase Physical Activity and Reduce Sedentary Behaviour: Applied Psychology in Motion is an important resource regarding the application of psychology to promote physical activity for health. It serves as a companion to the more detailed research-intensive textbook Psychology of Physical Activity.

While comprehensive textbooks have their place, there is also a need for a more concise and practical book that describes key psychological constructs and how they can be applied to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior. Behavior change does not occur in a vacuum, and psychology must be applied within certain settings and practices.

This book presents the ‘8 best investments’ proposed by the International Society for Physical Activity and Health and applies important psychological constructs and issues to each context in an effort to stimulate behavior change. This innovative book has been developed to help individuals looking to change their activity levels, as well as those attempting to influence behaviors in others.

It aims to provide a better understanding of the psychological principles underlying sedentary behavior and physical activity for health. This new, practical guide delivers an applied focus on assisting those working with individuals in health behavior change, while also being accessible to members of the general public interested in increasing their physical activity.

Including many practical examples, case studies, and scenarios that bring psychological concepts to life, How to Increase Physical Activity and Reduce Sedentary Behaviour: Applied Psychology in Motion is centered around different settings where behavior change can take place.

Pages: 134, Dimensions: 15.2x15.2cm