Physical Activity, Exercise, and Mental Health - Couverture souple

 
9781032852812: Physical Activity, Exercise, and Mental Health

Synopsis

This edited collection delivers contemporary international perspectives on the critical relationship between physical activity, exercise and mental health, providing essential insights for researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders committed to promoting psychological wellbeing through movement.

Bringing together leading researchers and practitioners in exercise and physical activity psychology, this book covers a wide range of topics including the effects of physical activity on mood, anxiety, and cognitive function, as well as personal experiences of body image and weight in physical activity contexts. It also explores the promotion of physical activity and exercise around the world, and the role of the psychology professional in promoting physical activity. Each chapter features contributions from international experts who examine research implications through diverse cultural and social lenses, offering nuanced insights into how physical activity influences mental wellbeing across different populations and contexts.

Offering a comprehensive and accessible resource on the links between physical activity, exercise and mental health, this is an important volume for students, researchers and practitioners of exercise and physical activity psychology across the globe.

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À propos de l?auteur

Yu-Kai Chang is Chair Professor, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan.

Alessandro Quartiroli is Professor, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, USA and Visiting Professor, University of Portsmouth, UK.

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Autres éditions populaires du même titre

9781032852799: Physical Activity, Exercise and Mental Health: An International Approach to Research and Practice

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  1032852798 ISBN 13 :  9781032852799
Editeur : Routledge, 2026
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