Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being

Description

The feel good effect of physical activity is one which although realised has barely reached its potential and in the modern world of stress and inactivity for our mental health. Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being provides a research consensus on the relationship between physical exercise and the aspects of mental health. Whilst reviewing and integrating relevant information the book also considers physical activity in relation to the different aspects of mental health:* anxiety* depression* mood and emotion* self-esteem* cognitive functioning* psychological dysfunction.Physical Activity and Psychological Well-being is invaluable reading for undergraduates and post graduates of sport and exercise science and provides a foundation for health services, sport specialists and psychologists alike to promote the benefits of physical activity and improve mental health.

First Sentence

The purpose of this chapter is to introduce key concepts in the study of physical activity, exercise and health as a prelude to a more extensive discussion in subsequent chapters of physical activity, psychological determinants, psychological well-being, and interventions to promote physical activity.

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Other Editions

• Physical Activity and Psychological Well-BeingLibrary BindingRoutledge2000-11-07
• Physical Activity and Psychological Well-BeingTaylor & Francis Group2000-01-01
• Physical Activity and Psychological Well-BeingPaperbackRoutledge2000-11-06
• Physical activity and psychological well-beingRoutledge2003-01-01
• Physical Activity and Psychological Well-BeingElectronic resourceTaylor & Francis Group Plc2004-01-01