Doing Exercise Psychology

Mark B. Andersen, PhD, is an adjunct professor at Halmstad University in Sweden. He lives in Australia and collaborates intercontinentally with his Swedish colleagues in the areas of research, training, and supervision in applied sport and exercise psychology. Andersen is a registered psychologist in Australia and is licensed to practice psychology in the United States. He is the former editor of the Professional Practice section of the international journal The Sport Psychologist. He has published seven books, two monographs, and more than 170 refereed journal articles and book chapters. He has made more than 100 national and international conference presentations, including 15 invited keynote addresses on four continents. He received his doctorate from the University of Arizona in 1988 and immigrated to Australia in 1994. Stephanie J. Hanrahan, PhD, is an associate professor holding a joint appointment with the Schools of Human Movement Studies and Psychology at the University of Queensland, where she has worked since 1990. She was a UQ Teaching Excellence Award winner in 1997 and is the co-author or co-editor of nine books, including Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement in 2013. Her work also appears in articles, book chapters, and conference papers. She is a registered psychologist in Australia and a certified consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. She has run applied workshops in more than 10 countries. She completed her doctorate at the University of Western Australia in the area of attributional style in sport.

Part I. Beginnings and Basics in Exercise (and Sport) Psychology Chapter 1. Mindfulness, Therapeutic Relationships, and Neuroscience in Applied Exercise Psychology Joe Mannion and Mark B. Andersen Chapter 2. Relationships Between Coaches, Athletes, and Sport and Exercise Scientists David T. Martin and Kirsten Peterson Chapter 3. Running Across Borders: Cross-Cultural Exercise Psychology Stephanie J. Hanrahan Chapter 4. Should I Consult a Psychologist? An Autobiographical Account of Physical Inactivity in an Exercise and Sport Psychologist Tony Morris Chapter 5. Dancing for Your Life: Movement, Health, and Well-being Stephanie J. Hanrahan Part II. Changing Habits Chapter 6. Motivational Interviewing, Exercise, and Nutrition Counseling Jeff Breckon Chapter 7. Exercise and Smoking Cessation: Tackling Multiple Health Behavior Changes Adrian H. Taylor and Tom P. Thompson Chapter 8. Adjunct Exercise Therapy for Alcohol Use Disorders Matthew P. Martens and Ashley E. Smith Part III. Exercise and People With Chronic Conditions Chapter 9. Using the Exercise Arrow to Hit the Target of Multiple Sclerosis Robert W. Motl, Yvonne C. Learmonth, and Rachel E. Klaren Chapter 10. Moving for Your Heart's Sake: Physical Activity and Exercise for People With Cardiac Disease Michelle Rogerson and Mark B. Andersen Chapter 11. Exercise for Cancer Patients and Survivors: Challenges, Benefits, Barriers, and Determinants Karen M. Mustian, Lisa K. Sprod, Lara A. Trevino, and Charles Kamen Chapter 12. It Hurts to Move: The Catch-22 of Physical Activity for People With Chronic Pain Melainie Cameron and Janelle White Chapter 13. It's About Moving: Enabling Activity and Conquering Prejudices When Working With Disabled People Cadeyrn J. Gaskin and Stephanie J. Hanrahan Chapter 14. Let's Run With That: Exercise, Depression, and Anxiety Kate F. Hays Part IV. The Dark Side of Exercise Chapter 15. Overtraining in Professional Sport: Exceeding the Limits in a Culture of Physical and Mental Toughness Stephanie J. Tibbert and Mark B. Andersen Chapter 16. The Relationship Between Exercise and Eating Disorders: A Double-Edged Sword Justine J. Reel Chapter 17. Exercise Dependence: Too Much of a Good Thing Albert J. Petitpas, Britton W. Brewer, and Judy L. Van Raalte

"An invaluable resource for psychologists and fitness professionals alike, Doing Exercise Psychology is especially recommended for college library collections." -- Midwest Book Review "This unique book integrates many of the traditional practices and theories of health psychology with issues typical of the sports setting. The content is well supported by current peer-reviewed literature and case study examples." -- Doody's Book Review (5 Star Review)