This chapter addresses behavior change for physical activity, mainly from a public health
perspective. We briefly cover established concepts, theories and frameworks before …

Background Most people in developed countries are not physically active enough to reap
optimal health benefits so effective promotion strategies are warranted. Theories of …

Compelling evidence worldwide suggests that the number of physically inactive individuals
is high, and it is increasing. Given that lack of physical activity has been linked to a number …

The health benefits of regular, moderate-intensity physical activity have enormous scope
and evidence, yet few people engage in the behavior. As a response, physical activity …

The aim of this essay is to provide an overview of initiatives designed to increase physical
activity among different populations and in different settings, and to set the context for the …

There is a robust epidemiological evidence indicating that regular physical activity is
important for health-related outcomes and chronic disease prevention. Despite the high …

In this article, we reflect on the contributions of the social sciences to the field of adapted
physical activity by examining the theories and methods that have been adopted from the …

Changing behavior is difficult. Why? Because people are creatures of habit and the things
they do are the behaviors they really want to do. These are the actions that “work best” or …

The science of human physical fitness and activity is ripe for a novel theoretical framework
that can integrate the ecological, physiological and psychological factors that influence …

Given the considerable epidemiological evidence linking regular physical activity with good
health and reduced risk of chronic disease, health psychologists have adopted theories and …