Motivating People to Be Physically Active, Second Edition, translates research, theories, and concepts of behavioral science into a useful handbook for health professionals involved in the planning, development, implementation, or evaluation of physical activity promotion programs. The book describes proven methods for helping people overcome sedentary behavior and make physical activity a regular part of their lives.
Based on the five-stage model of motivational readiness for change, this comprehensive reference will help you design intervention programs for individuals and groups in both worksite and community settings. This behavior change method can be used with healthy adults as well as those with chronic physical or psychological conditions. You’ll also learn to measure and improve clients’ motivation and assess their physical activity patterns and barriers.
Part I Theoretical Background and Tools for Measuring Motivational Readiness
Chapter 1 Describing Physical Activity Interventions
Chapter 2 The Stages of Motivational Readiness for Change Model
Chapter 3 Integrating Other Psychological Theories and Models
Chapter 4 Putting Theories to Work By Looking at Mediators of Change
Chapter 5 Using the Stages Model for Successful Physical Activity Interventions
Part II Applications
Chapter 6 Assessing Physical Activity Patterns and Physical Fitness
Chapter 7 Using the Stages Model in Individual Counseling
Chapter 8 Using the Stages Model in Group Counseling Programs
Chapter 9 Using the Stages Model in Work Site Programs
Chapter 10 Using the Stages Model in Community Programs
Bess H. Marcus, PhD, is a professor in the departments of community health and psychiatry and human behavior at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University and director of the Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine at the Miriam Hospital. Dr. Marcus is a clinical health psychologist who has spent the past 20 years conducting research on physical activity behavior and has published more than 150 papers and book chapters as well as three books on this topic.
LeighAnn Forsyth, PhD, is a clinical health psychologist. She has a private practice specializing in weight management, body image, and women's health. She also is an adjunct professor of psychology at Cleveland State University, where she conducts research on physical activity adoption and lectures on behavior modification.