Human Kinetics Continuing Education

Motivating People to Be Physically Active, Third Edition, is a comprehensive guide to methods that are proven to help people reduce sedentary behavior and incorporate physical activity as a regular part of their everyday lives. Research, theories, and concepts of behavioral science are clearly translated for health and fitness professionals who work in planning, developing, implementing, or evaluating physical activity programs.

This edition has been updated with recent physical activity prevalence data and intervention studies, and public health recommendations are presented with updated guidance from Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. New content emphasizes social and ecological factors and mediators of behavior change, along with examples of inclusive, low-cost activities that can be performed in a variety of settings.