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Motivating people to be physically active

Author: Bess Marcus; LeighAnn Forsyth
Publisher: Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, ©2009.
Series: Physical activity intervention series.
Edition/Format:   Book : English : 2nd edView all editions and formats
Summary:

Describes proven methods for helping people change from being inactive to active living. This book helps readers learn to use a 5-stage model to measure motivational readiness for physical activity  Read more...

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Material Type: Internet resource
Document Type: Book, Internet Resource
All Authors / Contributors: Bess Marcus; LeighAnn Forsyth
ISBN: 9780736072472 0736072470
OCLC Number: 230848082
Description: xv, 200 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Contents: Describing physical activity interventions --
The stages of motivational readiness for change model --
Integrating other psychological theories and models --
Putting theories to work by looking at mediators of change --
Using the stages model for successful physical activity interventions --
Assessing physical activity patterns and physical fitness --
Using the stages model in individual counseling --
Using the stages model in group counseling programs --
Using the stages model in work site programs --
Using the stages model in community programs.
Series Title: Physical activity intervention series.
Responsibility: Bess H. Marcus, LeighAnn H. Forsyth.
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