RT Book, Section A1 Brehm, Barbara A. SR Print(0) ID 1162954916 T1 Introduction T2 Psychology of Health and Fitness YR 2014 FD 2014 PB F. A. Davis Company PP New York, NY SN 9780803628274 LK fadavisat.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1162954916 RD 2024/12/14 AB This text is designed to introduce students to the theory and application of health and exercise psychology, especially in the context of how people form and change health behaviors. The first section presents foundational knowledge essential for understanding associations between behavior and health. Chapter 1 situates the book’s interdisciplinary approach in relation to the fields of psychology, exercise science, and health science and briefly reviews the important influence that a variety of health behaviors have on the development of the most-common chronic diseases. Chapter 1 also discusses how researchers and professionals use the scientific method to develop theories and models about health, behavior, and behavior change. Chapter 2 summarizes the physiological systems that play important roles in mind–body communication and in the maintenance of health. Chapter 3 introduces students to the psychophysiological effects of physical activity. The physical and psychological benefits of regular physical activity can be motivational for people embarking on behavior-change programs.