Exercise and fitness

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A form of physical activity that is planned, repetitive in nature, and designed to enhance or maintain physical condition. Physical exercise may also be used as an adjunct to mental health therapy.

Adapted from the APA Dictionary of Psychology

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APA’s Division 47 seeks to further the clinical, educational, and scientific foundations of exercise and sport psychology.

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Principles of Self-Talk in Sport Settings

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APA Handbook of Sport and Exercise Psychology

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The Psychology of High Performance

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Neuropsychology of Sports-Related Concussion

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Concussion

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Behavior Analysis in Health, Sport, and Fitness

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Sports, Games, and Athletics in Evolutionary Perspective

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Sport and Exercise Psychophysiology

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Concussion in Sport, Exercise, and Performance

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Parenting in Sport

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