Physical activity and psychological well-being
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Physical activity and psychological well-being
Routledge, 2000
- : hbk
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [169]-195) and index
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Description
The 'feel-good' effect of physical activity is widely reported among participants. Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being represents a research consensus on the relationship between physical activity and aspects of mental health, providing an overview of the case for the role of exercise in the promotion of psychological well-being. Topics covered include:
* anxiety and stress
* depression
* mood and emotion
* self-perceptions and self-esteem
* cognitive functioning and ageing
* psychological dysfunction
This book is invaluable reading for students and researchers working in the exercise, sport and health sciences, and for health and clinical psychologists. It is also a foundation text for health promotion and health service professionals, particularly those working in the area of mental health.
Table of Contents
List of figures, List of tables, List of contributors, Acknowledgements, 1 The case for exercise in the promotion of mental health and psychological well-being, 2 Physical activity, anxiety, and stress, 3 The relationship between physical activity and clinically defined depression, 4 Emotion, mood and physical activity, 5 The effects of exercise on self-perceptions and self-esteem, 6 Cognitive performance, fitness, and ageing, 7 Physical activity as a source of psychological dysfunction, 8 The way forward for physical activity and the promotion of psychological well-being, References, Index
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