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Psychological factors can play a significant role in sport and exercise. In sport, psychological preparation could mean the difference between winning and losing, whilst in exercise psychological factors could dictate whether or not we decide to even start an exercise programme. What are the links between exercise and mental health and what does it really take to stick to a programme of regular physical activity?

This material forms part of The Open University module E233 Sport and exercise psychology: a case study approach.
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In this audio three friends share their experiences of how psychology impacts on their sport and exercise participation.
This audio examines what it takes to stick to a programme of regular physical activity.
In this audio exercise psychologists Professor Adrian Taylor and Dr Gaynor Parfitt explain how the transtheoretical model has been applied to the process of taking up exercise.
This video examines the challenges of adhering to an exercise programme, focussing on the experiences of clients and trainers at a health club.
In this video two fitness trainers share their experiences of how exercise adherence can be improved.
In this audio Professor Adrian Taylor and Dr Gaynor Parfitt discuss the evidence available to suggest that physical activity can have a beneficial effect on mental health.
This video tells the inspiring story of four people who participated in an exercise and lifestyle programme aimed at improving mental health and psychological well-being.
In this audio Professor Adrian Taylor and Dr Gaynor Parfitt discuss some of the theories proposed top explain why exercise benefits our mental health.