1st Edition
Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being
220 Pages
by
Routledge
220 Pages
by
Routledge
224 Pages
by
Routledge
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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:
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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
Biography
Stuart J.H. Biddle, Ken Fox, Steve Boutcher
