Training for a triathlon : the power of positive psychology.

Dr. Charles H. Brown talks with a woman who is having trouble fitting her triathlon training into her more demanding work schedule. Brown describes the research behind the process of behavior change and habit formation and helps the client identify her performance goals. He sees the main issue as th...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author:	American Psychological Association
Other Authors:	Brown, Charles H., Jr
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Published:	[Washington, D.C.] : American Psychological Association, 2011.
Subjects:	Physical education and training > Psychological aspects. Triathlon > Training > Psychological aspects. Positive psychology. Physical Education and Training. Short films. Nonfiction films. Internet videos. Streaming videos.
Online Access:	Connect to this online video

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Summary:	Dr. Charles H. Brown talks with a woman who is having trouble fitting her triathlon training into her more demanding work schedule. Brown describes the research behind the process of behavior change and habit formation and helps the client identify her performance goals. He sees the main issue as the logistics of exercising, rather than the client's motivation or commitment. Finally, he helps the client devise a plan for incorporating her training into her schedule.
Item Description:	Slide.
Physical Description:	1 streaming video file (42 min., 35 sec.)
Format:	Mode of access: World Wide Web.