Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being
Language: English
Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2000
- Hardcover
- New
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A resource for those involved in studying, developing, implementing and assessing physical activity programmes for those with mental health problems. The material used was commissioned by Somerset Health Authority to provide an overview of the case for exercise and mental health promotion. Editor(s): Biddle, Stuart J. H.; Fox, Kenneth; Boucher, Stephen. Num Pages: 220 pages, 1. BIC Classification: JKS; JMP; MBPK; WSDP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 430. . 2000. Hardback. . . . .
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- Title
- Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being
- Author
- . Ed(s): Biddle, Stuart J. H.; Fox, Kenneth; Boucher, Stephen
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication year
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0415234816
- ISBN 13
- 9780415234818
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.
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