Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being

by Stuart J.H. Biddle, Kenneth Fox, Stephen Boucher, et al.

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415234395
• ISBN13: 9780415234399
• Release Date: May 2000
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"