PSYC 365 Study Guide - Final Guide: Anaerobic Exercise, Sport Psychology, Major Depressive Disorder
27 Dec 2013
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Psyc 365 ch9 health and physical activity. Study of influence of psychological factors on sport behaviour. Study of influence that sport and exercise have on one"s psychology and behaviour. Some call it lesure activity , therefore physical activity that is considered a part of work it would not be considered exercise. Others have argued that physical activity is the expenditure of energy, regardless of the intention or purpose. Gauvin et al described four parameters of physical activity: type. Physiological systems ued in activity (aerobic, strength, endurance, etc: frequency. How much activity is performed over time period. Load imposed on physiological systems by activity: duration. Physiological functioning and attributes that influences ability to perform physical activity. Activity that involves rules or limits, a sense of history, an aspect of winning and losing, and an emphasis on physical exertion in context of competition. Each point as five components: mental, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health.
