Physical activity and psychological well-being /

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"The 'feel-good' effect of physical activity is often reported by exercisers but has not been sufficiently recognised in health services and health promotion. In the modern world of stress and inactivity there is an increasing need to assess the potential benefits of physical activity...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Other Authors: Biddle, Stuart, Fox, Kenneth R., 1949-, Boutcher, Stephen H. (Stephen Hugh), 1949-
Format: Government Document Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London ; New York : Routledge, 2003.
Subjects:
Exercise > Psychological aspects.
Mental illness > Physiological aspects.
Mental illness.
Mental health.
Exercise > psychology
Mental Disorders
Mental Health
Exercice > Aspect psychologique.
Maladies mentales > Aspect physiologique.
Maladies mentales.
Santé mentale.
mental disorders.
mental health.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Exercise.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Aerobics.
Mental illness
Mental health
Exercise > Psychological aspects
Mental illness > Physiological aspects
Psychology
Sport and Exercise Science
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • The case for exercise in the promotion of mental health and psychological well-being / Kenneth R. Fox [and others]
  • Physical activity, anxiety, and stress / Adrian H. Taylor
  • The relationship between physical activity and clinically defined depression / Nanette Mutrie
  • Emotion, mood and physical activity / Stuart J.H. Biddle
  • The effects of exercise on self-perceptions and self-esteem / Kenneth R. Fox
  • Cognitive performance, fitness, and ageing / Stephen H. Boutcher
  • Physical activity as a source of psychological dysfunction / Attila Szabo
  • The way forward for physical activity and the promotion of psychological well-being / Stuart J.H. Biddle [and others].

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