<p>Now, in its second edition, <i>Applied Exercise Psychology</i> emphasizes the application of evidence-based knowledge drawn from the fields of exercise psychology, health psychology, clinical and counseling psychology, and exercise physiology for physical activity behavior change. Thoroughly revised, the new edition offers readers:</p><ul><li>two new chapters covering Excusercise and Mood Alteration¿s link to exercise;</li><li>fully updated sections on current research and theoretical bases for understanding and promoting physical activity behavior;</li><li>interventions for facilitating physical activity behavior change and the tools for measuring the effectiveness of these interventions;</li><li>cross-cultural considerations for practitioners to ensure multicultural competency;</li><li>considerations to guide best practices with special populations (e.g., persons with medical conditions and persons with mental health conditions);</li><li>overall applied implications and future di