Psychobiology of Physical Activity

Useful as a professional reference for exercise scientists and sport psychologists, this title also serves as a textbook for higher level sport and exercise science students. It covers the broad scientific field of psychobiology of exercise and sport, including psychophysiology, psychoneuroendocrinology, psychoimmunology, neuroscience, physiological psychology, and behavioural genetics. It also includes chapters on physical activity and the brain, cognition, emotion, stress, pain, sleep, imagery, and future directions in the field.