Hardback octavo, no jacket as issued, very good condition, tables, fore-edge lightly bumped, minor edgewear. 205 pp. An important resource for people in the health services. The book is also an invaluable source for students in sport and exercise science. The feel-good effect of physical activity is widely reported by participants. 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, and psychological dysfunction. SALE PRICE.

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Title

Physical Activity and Psychological Well-being.

Publisher

Routledge, New York

Publication Date

2001

Language

English

ISBN 10

0415234816

ISBN 13

9780415234818

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

Reprint ed.

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HEALTH & MEDICINE

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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:

* 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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Stuart J.H. Biddle, Ken Fox, Steve Boutcher

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