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.
Produkteigenschaften
- Artikelnummer: 9780415234399
- Medium: Buch
- ISBN: 978-0-415-23439-9
- Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
- Erscheinungstermin: 05.10.2000
- Sprache(n): Englisch
- Auflage: 1. Auflage 2000
- Produktform: Kartoniert
- Gewicht: 363 g
- Seiten: 220
- Format (B x H x T): 156 x 234 x 17 mm
- Ausgabetyp: Kein, Unbekannt
Themen
- Sozialwissenschaften
- Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit
- Soziale Arbeit/Sozialpädagogik
- Soziale Dienste, Soziale Organisationen
- Sozialwissenschaften
- Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit
- Soziale Arbeit/Sozialpädagogik
- Soziale Dienste, Soziale Organisationen
- Medizin | Veterinärmedizin
- Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin
- Medizin, Gesundheitswesen
- Gesundheitssystem, Gesundheitswesen