Journal of Sport Behavior articles from December 2006

Journal of Sport Behavior archives from December 2006

Effects of aerobic and circuit training on fitness and body image among women.
December 1, 2006... Research on body image has been abundant in recent years, partly due to its role in the development of eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa (Cohen & Petrie, 2005). Body image refers to the accuracy of the perception of...

Motives of competitive and non-competitive cyclists.
December 1, 2006... Cycling in the United States is in the middle of a revival. This can partly be attributed to the success of American cyclists in the Tour de France, long considered the premier bicycle race in the sport of cycling. Greg LeMond became the first...

Viability of resting electroencephalograph asymmetry as a predictor of exercise-induced affect: a lack of consistent support.
December 1, 2006... Acute exercise is a highly effective mood-regulating strategy when compared to passive stimulation strategies such as drinking coffee and watching television (Thayer, Newman, & McClain, 1994). This mood-regulating strategy is most likely a...

Differences in physical self-concept among pre-adolescents who participate in gender-typed and cross-gendered sports.
December 1, 2006... Physical activity participation and perceived competence in physical activity has been credited for a number of positive developmental outcomes such as leadership, altruism, and independence (Larson, 2000). Furthermore, self-concept has been...

Changes in EEG laterality index effects of social inhibition on putting in novice golfers.
December 1, 2006... Throughout the last twenty-five years studies have examined changes in electroencephalogram (EEG) laterality as elite athletes have prepared to execute a motor act, such as shooting a bow and arrow or rifle, or performing a golf putt (Bird,...