Kinesiology 2276F/G Study Guide - Comprehensive Final Exam Guide - Aerobic Exercise, Time, Psychology
20 Nov 2018
School
Department
Course
Professor
Document Summary
Physical activity: all bodily movements that cause increases in physical exertion beyond that which occurs during normal activities of daily living. Exercise (subcategory of pa): a form of leisure activity that is undertaken in order to achieve a particular objective, such as improved appearance, improved cardiovascular fitness, or reduced stress. Psychology: a field of study concerned with various mental processes people experience and use in all aspects of their lives. Many sub-disciplines within psychology; exercise psychology is new (started in about 1990s) Exercise science: the study of all aspects of sport, recreation exercise/fitness, and rehabilitative behaviour. The application of psychological principles to the promotion and maintenance of leisure physical activity. The psychological and emotional consequences of leisure physical activity. There"s been lots of research about physiological benefits of exercise, but not so much psychological ones. Rehabilitation psychology: relationship between psychological factors and the physical rehabilitation process. Health psychology: psychological processes related to health and health care (e. g. nutrition, smoking cessation)
