Physical activity and psychological well-being
By: edited by Stuart J.H. Biddle, Kenneth R. Fox, Stephen H. Boutcher
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2003
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 205
ISBN-13: 9780203468326
Subjects: Exercise; Psychological aspects; Mental illness; Physiological aspects; Psychology; Mental Disorders; Mental Health; Exercice; Aspect psychologique; Maladies mentales; Aspect physiologique; HEALTH & FITNESS; Aerobics
Description: "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 for our mental health. Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being provides a research consensus on the relationship between physical exercise and 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, and psychological dysfunction." "Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being is an important resource and foundation for those in health services, health psychology, clinical psychology, psychiatry and sport and exercise settings for promoting the benefits of physical activity for improving mental health. The text is also invaluable reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students in sport and exercise science."--Jacket
Notes: Originally published 2000 by Routledge.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-195) and index.
Table of contents: title: The case for exercise in the promotion of mental health and psychological well-being / Kenneth R. Fox [and others]; title: Physical activity, anxiety, and stress / Adrian H. Taylor; title: The relationship between physical activity and clinically defined depression / Nanette Mutrie; title: Emotion, mood and physical activity / Stuart J.H. Biddle; title: The effects of exercise on self-perceptions and self-esteem / Kenneth R. Fox; title: Cognitive performance, fitness, and ageing / Stephen H. Boutcher; title: Physical activity as a source of psychological dysfunction / Attila Szabo; title: The way forward for physical activity and the promotion of psychological well-being / Stuart J.H. Biddle [and others].