Psychology 2036A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Cardiovascular Disease, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Social Comparison Theory
5 Dec 2017
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Psychology of physical health and illness chapter #5: health and physical activity: the nature of physical activity, sport psychology. Influence of psychological factors on sport: exercise psychology. Levels of physical activity: physical activity, active leisure (vs. passive leisure) is linked to positive outcomes & general wellness, 30 minutes + /day = recommended, canadian exercise rates. Increase in number of canadians aged 12 or older who are moderately active: 52% of the population moderately active. Five forms of physical activity: three types based on resistance. Improved self-concept (many measures: higher self-esteem, greater perceived self-efficacy. Self-efficacy: global beliefs about one"s ability to perform in a specific situation. Four sources of efficacy expectations: performance accomplishments, vicarious experience, verbal persuasion, emotional arousal, physical activity and cognitive functioning. Inconsistent findings re: link between exercise & improved cognitive function. Increased arousal during exercise: physical activity can lessen non-clinical depression and may buffer the effects of stress, physical benefits of physical activity, benefits from physical activity include:
