Working Out: The Psychology of Sport and Exercise: The Psychology of Sport and Exercise

Written by a leading expert in the field of sport science, this motivational text provides a thorough overview of fitness and exercise psychology as it relates to everyday life.

• Illustrates sport and exercise psychology's growth across the globe through fascinating historical perspectives

• Discusses the factors impacting body image and associated issues, including eating disorders and social physique anxiety

• Demonstrates multiple sides of controversies within sport and exercise

• Features case studies related to sport and exercise psychology to show real-life connections

• Includes a helpful glossary that defines unfamiliar and technical terms