The Role of Self and Adaptation in Learning and Development

This book introduces readers to Psychoadaptation - a general model of change that stresses the importance of experiencing disequilibrium in the development of a healthy Self- and applies it to a range of examples across the academic, sport and health domains.

Daniel Rodriguez, Ph.D., is Professor of Public Health in the Department of Urban Public Health and Nutrition, La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

Introduction 1. Introduction to Psychoadaptation Part 1: Academia 2. Succeeding as a Student 3. Being an Expert Teacher 4. Conducting Research in Academia Part 2: Sport 5. Maintaining an Exercise Regime 6. Tennis 7. Skiing Part 3: Health 8. Obesity 9. Smoking and Vaping 10. Psychoadaptation in the Modern World