Exercise Psychology Flashcards
1
Q
Give the definition of exercise.
A
A subset of physical activity that is volitional, planned, structured, repetitive and aimed at improvement or maintenance of an aspect of fitness and health
2
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What is exercise psychology?
A
Exercise psychology is the scientific study of people and their behaviour in exercise activity.
3
Q
What are the roles of exercise?
A
- A therapy for the treatment of mental illness and disorders
- A means of coping and managing mental illness
- A means of improving quality of life for the mental ill
- A means of preventing the onset of mental health problems
4
Q
What’s the definition of physical activity?
A
An umbrella term describing any bodily movement produced by the skeletal muscles resulting in energy expenditure.
