2015 LWW Medical and Health Professions Education Catalogue

SPORTS & EXERCISE SCIENCE

ACSM’s Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity and Exercise American College of Sports Medicine October 2013 / Softbound / 10 x 7 Approx. 336 pp. / Approx. 40 Illus. / Approx. 53 Tables 978-1-4511-3211-3

DESCRIPTION Based on the latest scientific research findings, ACSM’s Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity and Exercise lays the theoretical foundation of behavior change and then provides specific strategies, tools, and methods to motivate and inspire clients to be active, exercise, and stay healthy. Developed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and written by a team of leading experts in exercise science and motivation, this highly practical book provides step-by-step instructions to help fitness/health professionals and students master motivation techniques that have proven successful in helping clients adhere to an exercise program. FEATURES f f Provide your students with forms, checklists, charts, worksheets, and other practical resources they can use immediately on the job through each chapter’s From the Practical Toolbox sections. f f Keep your students up-to-date with the field’s latest research findings through Evidence sections that support the text’s recommendations. f f Help your students master every client motivation technique with Step-by-Step applications. f f Show your students how the text’s recommendations are applied on the job with compelling, real-world Case Scenarios . f f Help your students master key points through Concept Overviews that briefly set the stage for each chapter and Take-Home Messages that highlight key information.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Why Do People Change Physical Activity Behavior? 2. Assessing your Client’s Physical Activity Behavior, Motivation, and Individual Resources 3. Building Skills to Promote Physical Activity 4. Building Motivation: How Ready Are You? 5. Communication Skills to Elicit Physical Activity Behavior Change: How to Talk to the Client 6. How to Deliver Physical Activity Messages 7. Influencing Policy and Environments to Promote Physical Activity Behavior Change 8. Promoting Physical Activity Behavior Change: Population Considerations 9. Evaluating Physical Activity Behavior Change Programs and Practices 10. Professional Practice and Practical Tips for the Application of Behavioral Strategies for the Physical Activity Practitioner

f f Save time planning and spend more time with your students by taking advantage of instructor resources that include a test generator, PowerPoint slide presentations, an image bank, and LMS cartridges. ANCILLARIES

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