Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being

By: Stuart J. H. Biddle and Kenneth R. Fox and Stephen H. Boutcher

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Synopsis: 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.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781134566822
Related ISBNs:: 9780203468326, 9780415234399, 9780415234399, 9780415234818, 9780415234818
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 06/08/20
Copyrighted By:: Stuart J. H. Biddle, Kenneth R. Fox, Stephen H. Boutcher
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Sports, Psychology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Stuart J.H. Biddle
Edited by:: Ken Fox
Edited by:: Steve Boutcher