Psychology 2036A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Headache, Coronary Artery Disease, Anxiolytic
17 Dec 2017
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Gerry thought of himself as athlete in high school and uni. Tore ligament in fourth year- crutches and 6 months of rehab. Lost interest in sport and activity, sought to establish himself in the working world. Ricker (snowboard) had eight knee surgeries, jasey jay won gold at 34. Next day rode exercise bike and watched hockey game. He continues being motivated to improve physical and psychological well being. When it comes to priorities physical activity is usually low on the list. Biddle and mutrie promote physical activity in the belief that many forms of physical activity are important. Identify that both exercise and sport are elements of physical activity but there are distinctions between these constructs that are not obvious and often overlap. Dubbert- psychologists continue to be involved in promotion of activity for disease prevention- research and intervention skills learned are being applied to athletic performance. Hays- exercise and sport di erent implications but are closely related.
