ENHANCING MIND-BODY HEALTH IN THE EXERCISE AND FITNESS INDUSTRY: Incorporating a Mental Skills Model. (May 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Beauchemin, James; Facemire, Sandra; McGrath, Chris
• Is Part Of: ACSM's health & fitness journal. Volume 19:Number 3(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-05
• Subjects: Holistic -- Mind-body -- Sport Psychology -- Mental Skills -- Performance; Exercise -- Periodicals; Physical fitness -- Periodicals; Health -- Periodicals; Exercise -- Periodicals; Health Behavior -- Periodicals; Physical Fitness -- Periodicals; 613.7
• DOI: 10.1249/FIT.0000000000000123
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1091-5397

Abstract

Abstract : LEARNING OBJECTIVE: The reader will gain greater understanding of how the emergence of mind-body practice within the medical and psychological fields has led to a holistic conceptualization of health and well-being. Insight will be gained into how the Five Cardinal Mental Skills Model of sport psychology can assist with integration of physical and mental aspects of well-being in the exercise and fitness arena. Strategies for integration of the model, as well as specific considerations related to client safety, retention, and professional scope of practice will be discussed. Abstract : Evidence of the mind-body connection has signifi cant treatment ramifi cations within both medical and psychological health arenas and, by extension, within the exercise science and fi tness industries. This holistic conceptualization of health and wellness has impacted industry trends, training of fi tness professionals, and expectations of consumers. To meet these expectations, fi tness professionals must consider implementing strategies that incorporate psychological components into personal training or fi tness consultation. The adaptability of the Five Cardinal Mental Skills Model provides exercise professionals with a structured vehicle to introduce clients to the psychological aspects of wellness while remaining within their scope of practice.