Positive perspectives in sport and exercise

Question 1

define Eudaimonic well being

Answer 1

pursuit of values and personal growth

Question 2

define Hedonic well being

Answer 2

Pursuit of pleasure and happiness

Question 3

define subjective well being

Answer 3

a cognitive and or affective appraisal of one’s own life as a whole

Question 4

define psychological well being

Answer 4

the optimal functioning of the individual and includes concepts such as mastery, hope, and purpose in life

Question 5

What is the sustainable happiness model

Answer 5

a model that argues that there are three factors that contribute one’s happiness. Intentional activities40%, Set-point (genetics)50% and circumstances 10%

Question 6

what are some ways to enhance one’s happiness?

Answer 6

-committing acts of kindness
-Expressing gratitude or optimism
-exercise
-The best possible self practice

Question 7

What is one hypothesis explaining the correlation of positive psychology interventions and physical activity

Answer 7

positive psychology interventions provide psychological need satisfaction (self determination theory)

Question 8

How did our understanding of psychological health change throughout the years

Answer 8

Historically psychological health was defined as the absence of mental disorders whereas now it is defined as a state of complete physical, mental and social well- being and not merely the absence of disease”