Kinesiology 2276F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Smoking Cessation, Health Psychology, Medline

• 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 improved appearance, improved cardiovascular fitness, or reduced stress. This is a new thing that started being talked about in the 90s and stems from more established disciplines. Psychology: field of study concerned w 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 rehab behaviour. The application of psychological principles to the promotion and maintenance of leisure physical activity. 60% of people that start an exercise program drop out. The psychological and emotional consequences of leisure physical activity. Rehab psychology: relationship bw psychological factors and the physical rehab process. Health psychology: psychological processes related to health and health care.