Physical activity and psychological well-being / edited by Stuart J.H. Biddle, Kenneth R. Fox, Stephen H. Boutcher.

This book was commissioned by Somerset Health Authority to provide an updated overview of the case for exercise and mental health promotion.

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Biddle, Stuart, Fox, Kenneth R., 1949-, Boutcher, Stephen H. (Stephen Hugh), 1949-
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London ; New York : Routledge, 2000.
Subjects:	Exercise > Psychological aspects. Mental illness > Physiological aspects. Mental health. Mental illness. mental health. mental disorders. Mental illness Mental health Exercise > Psychological aspects Mental illness > Physiological aspects Welbevinden. Lichaamsbeweging. Geestelijke gezondheid. Psychologische aspecten.
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Table of Contents:

Book Cover; Title; Contents; List of figures; List of tables; List of contributors; Acknowledgements; The case for exercise in the promotion of mental health and psychological well-being; Physical activity, anxiety, and stress; The relationship between physical activity and clinically defined depression; Emotion, mood and physical activity; The effects of exercise on self-perceptions and self-esteem; Cognitive performance, fitness, and ageing; Physical activity as a source of psychological dysfunction; The way forward for physical activity and the promotion of psychological well-being.

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