Kinesiology 2276F/G Lecture Notes - Smoking Cessation

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 2276F/G
• Professor: J.Paige Gregson

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 improved appearance, improved cardiovascular fitness, or reduced stress. A field of study concerned with various mental processes people experience and use in all aspects of their lives. The study of all aspects of sport, recreation, exercise/fitness, and rehabilitative behaviour. Relationship between psychological factors and the physical rehabilitation process. Psychological processes related to health and health care (eg nutrition, smoking cessation) Interrelationships of behavioural, physical, and psychosocial factors in treatment of disease and disability. To understand the psychological antecedents of exercise behaviour: adoption, adherence, noncompliance. To understand the psychological consequences of exercise: reduce negative and promote positive psychological/ emotional states. Reasons to exercise: improved physiological health/ physical fitness, enhanced physical appearance, improved physiological/ emotional health & cognitive function, improved social relations.