Kinesiology 2276F/G Lecture Notes - Longitudinal Study, Five Ws, Coronary Artery Disease

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

Document Summary

All bodily movements that cause increases in physical exertion beyond that which occurs during normal activities of daily living. Eg: working out, cutting lawn (not typing or writing notes) 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 that people experience and use in all aspects of their lives. The study of all aspects of sport, recreation, exercise/fitness, & rehabilitative behavior. The application of psychological principles to the promotion & maintenance of leisure physical activity. The psychological & emotional consequences of leisure physical activity (well-being, perceived quality of life) Relationship b/w psychological factors & the physical rehabilitation process. Psychological processes related to health & health care (eg. nutrition, smoking cessation) Interrelationships of behavioural, physical, & psychosocial factors in treatment of disease & disability.