By: Stuart Biddle, Kenneth Fox, Stephen Boucher

Hardcover

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The feel good effect of physical activity is one which although realised has barely reached its potential and in the modern world of stress and inactivity for our mental health. "Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being" provides a research consensus on the relationship between physical exercise and the aspects of mental health. Whilst reviewing and integrating relevant information the book also considers physical activity in relation to the different aspects of mental health:
* anxiety
* depression
* mood and emotion
* self-esteem
* cognitive functioning
* psychological dysfunction.
"Physical Activity and Psychological Well-being" is invaluable reading for undergraduates and post graduates of sport and exercise science and provides a foundation for health services, sport specialists and psychologists alike to promote the benefits of physical activity and improve mental health.

List of figures	p. vii
List of tables	p. viii
List of contributors	p. x
Acknowledgements	p. xii
The case for exercise in the promotion of mental health and psychological well-being	p. 1
Physical activity, anxiety, and stress	p. 10
The relationship between physical activity and clinically defined depression	p. 46
Emotion, mood and physical activity	p. 63
The effects of exercise on self-perceptions and self-esteem	p. 88
Cognitive performance, fitness, and ageing	p. 118
Physical activity as a source of psychological dysfunction	p. 130
The way forward for physical activity and the promotion of psychological well-being	p. 154
References	p. 169
Index	p. 197
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ISBN: 9780415234818
ISBN-10: 0415234816
Audience: Professional
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 220
Published: 7th November 2000
Dimensions (cm): 23.4 x 15.6  x 2.2
Weight (kg): 0.48