Machine generated contents note: SECTION A: Introduction and Key Concepts -- Chapter 1: -- Exercise Psychology: W hat Is It? 1 -- Chapter 2: -- The Emerging Field of Exercise Psychology19 -- SECTION B: Exercise and the Quality of Life -- Chapter 3: -- Exercise and the Quality of Life35 -- Chapter 4: -- Exercise and Enhanced Self-Concept and Self-Esteem53 -- Chapter 5: -- Mood and Exercise: Basic Mood Considerations63 -- Chapter 6: -- Mood Alteration, Self-Awareness, and Exercise: Multiple Relationships83 -- Chapter 7: -- Stress: W hat Is It? 101 -- Chapter 8: -- Exercise As a Stress Management Technique: Psychological and Physiological Effects123 -- Chapter 9: -- Personality and Exercise137 -- Chapter 10: -- Exercise-Related Injury: Understanding and Coping151 -- SECTION C: Motivation to Exercise -- Chapter 11: -- Models of Exercise Behavior173 -- Chapter 12: -- Motivational Determinants of Exercise Behavior189 -- Chapter 13: -- Motivational Strategies to Enhance Exercise Adherence207 -- Chapter 14: -- Personal M eaning in Exercise223 -- Chapter 15: -- Peak Moments and Flow in Exercise243 -- Chapter 16: -- Exercise Concerns: Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse, and Exercise Dependence 255 -- SECTION D: Exercise and Specific Populations -- Chapter 17: -- Gender Issues in Exercise281 -- Chapter 18: -- Children and Youth in Exercise291 -- Chapter 19: -- Exercise for Older Individuals303 -- SECTION E: Exercise Guidelines to Maximize the Benefits: -- Practical Considerations -- Chapter 20: -- Exercise: What Type Is Best for Optimal Psychological Benefits? 313 -- Chapter 21: -- Exercise: Practice Guidelines for Optimal Psychological Benefits333 -- End Note353 -- References 355 -- Index 379 -- About the Authors 391.