Kinesiology 2276F/G Lecture 1: CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION TO EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 2276F/G
• Professor: Craig Hall

Document Summary

Physical activity: all bodily movements that cause increases in physical exertion beyond that which occurs during normal activities of daily living. Exercise: a form of leisure physical activity that is undertaken in order to achieve a particular objective, such as improve appearance, improved cardiovascular fitness, or reduced stress. Psychology a field of study concerned with various mental processes people experience and use in all aspects of their lives. Exercise science the study of all aspects of sport, recreation, exercise/fitness, and rehabilitative behavior. The application of psychological principles to the promotion and maintenance of leisure physical activity. The psychological and emotional consequences of leisure physical activity. Rehabilitation psychology: relationship between psychological factors and the physical rehabilitation process. Health psychology: psychological processes related to health and health care (e. g. nutrition, smoking cessation) Behavioural medicine: interrelationships of behavioural, physical, and psychosocial factors in treatment of disease and disability.