Exercise and Psychological Wellbeing

Question 1

According to the government, wellness is:

Answer 1

A positive physical, social, and mental condition.

Question 2

Mental wellbeing does not have a single definition, but it does include factors:

Answer 2

Feeling good about oneself

Being able to operate independently
in a relationship

The capacity to deal with life’s ups and downs, such as overcoming obstacles and seizing the opportunities

Sense of belonging to our community and surrounding

Authority and freedom over our lives

Sense of purpose and being appreciated

Question 3

Mental wellness does not mean

Answer 3

Being cheerful constantly, you will experience unpleasant or painful feelings such as sadness, loss, or failure

Question 4

What mental health problems can be bettered with exercise?

Answer 4

Anxiety and depression

Question 5

Exerciser’s effects on anxiety and depression can be

Answer 5

Acute or chronic

Question 6

Acute effects on depression and anxiety

Answer 6

Occur immediately, or may or may not be temporary as a result of a single bout of exercise

Question 7

Chronic effects of exercise on anxiety and depression

Answer 7

Changes in anxiety and depression over time

Question 8

What activity was used in the relationship between exercise and psychological wellbeing? What were the results?

Answer 8

Aerobic exercise, high-intensity aerobic activity is not required to produce favorable benefits

Non-aerobic workouts such as yoga and weight training

Question 9

Where can the circumstances most related to lowered anxiety and depression be found?

Answer 9

Chronic Exercise and Mental Health

Question 10

What situation was used during exercise and anxiety reduction study?

Answer 10

Chronic effects of exercise have often used 2-4 months progress with 2-4 exercise sessions per week

Question 11

What were the results of the two experiments that compared stress inoculation and progressive relaxation to jogging for anxiety reduction?

Answer 11

The jogging and stress management groups showed substantial reductions in state anxiety throughout the intervention period compared to the wait-list control group.

The jogging group had maintained lower anxiety for 15 weeks

Question 12

Relationship between exercise and depression

Answer 12

Regular exercise helps reduce depression symptoms, Compared to once-a-week exercisers, 3-5 day-a-week exercisers resulted in considerable decreases in depression

Question 13

Guidelines for using exercise to improve mood

Answer 13

Rhythmic Abdominal Breathing
Absence of Competition
Closed predictable activities
Rhythmic and repetitive movements
Duration, intensity, and frequency
Enjoyment

Question 14

What is Rhythmic Abdominal Breathing?

Answer 14

-either aerobic or anaerobic exercise helps such as jogging, biking, and swimming.

Question 15

What is absence of competition?

Answer 15

For some, the absence of competition improves psychological wellbeing

Overtraining, pressure to win, and social assessment can result from competition, but in a non-competitive context, players can focus on enjoying the sport itself

Question 16

What are closed, predictable activities like?

Answer 16

Closed seeting like golf courses and pools can allow thletes to play their movments and unexpected incidents are uncommon. These self-paced activities allow individuals ro tune out other surroundings and engage in free association while exercising

Question 17

What are rhythmic and repetitive movements?

Answer 17

Walking or running fosters introspective or creative thought or both during involvement. This focus of attention might free up the mind to attend to more essential matters

Question 18

What is duration, frequency and intensity?

Answer 18

Exercise should last 20-30 minutes and be of moderate intensity and it should be done regularly (2-3 days a week)

Question 19

Why is enjoyment in exercise important?

Answer 19

The most critical factor, enjoyment is associated with positive effects, if you don’t enjoy it’ you won’t stick to it

Question 20

As for the effects of exercise, what does exercise increase?

Answer 20

Academic performance
Assertiveness
Confidence
Emotional stability
Intellectual functioning
Internal locus of control
Memory
Perception
Positive body image
Self-control
Well-being
Work efficiency

Question 21

As for the effects of exercise, what does exercise decrease?

Answer 21

Work absenteeism
Alcohol abuse
Anger
Anxiety
Confusion
Depression
Headaches
Hostility
Phobias
Psychotic behavior
Tension
Type A behavior
Work errors

Question 22

Exercise has been associated with what positive effects:

Answer 22

Higher self-esteem
Perceived confidence
High self-efficacy
High accomplishment
High motivation
High desire to exercise
Greater task-goal orientation
Lower levels of depression

In girls, exercise is associated with perceived body beauty, the significance of appearance and physical health

Question 23

Exercise’s postitive changes psychologically are due to 2 types of factors

Answer 23

Psychological and Physiological

Question 24

What are the physiological explanations of the benefits of exercise?

Answer 24

Cerebral blood flow increases

Neurotransmitter changes in the brain e.g endorphins, serotonin and norepinephrine

Increased max oxygen consumption and oxygen delivery to cerebral tissues

Decreased muscle tension

Changes in brain structure

Increase in endocannabinoid receptor serum concentration

Question 25

What are the psychological explanations of the benefits of exercise?

Answer 25

Enhanced sense of control

Confidence and self-efficacy

Positive social interactions

Increased self-esteem and self-concept

Chances for fun and enjoyment