The Psychological Effects of Aerobic Fitness Training: Research and Theory

McDonald, David G.; Hodgdon, James A.

Numerous provocative studies on the psychological effects of aerobic fitness training are available today, and more are appearing almost on a daily basis. This book reviews and evaluates the research, and it asks and attempts to answer significant background questions: What are the various motivating factors that have contributed to the emergence of the national fitness movement? What are the public health considerations con- cerning the relationship between physical fitness and coronary heart disease? What exactly do we mean by "physical fitness," especially "aerobic" fitness? This book contains essential, in-depth data for everyone interested in the most solid and reliable information on the psychology of aerobic fitness.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 1991-08-07

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9780387976037

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4612-3182-0

Dimensions: 235.0cm x155.0cm

Pages: 224.0