Physical Activity and Positive Psychology

Enhancing engagement and psychological wellbeing

No, the impact on psychological wellbeing can vary based on the type of activity

Psychosomatic symptoms demonstrate the influence of the body on emotions

<p>Mainly psychological and social aspects, excluding physiological</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Parity of esteem between mental health and physical health</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Developing and testing positive psychology-based interventions for physical activity promotion</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>PA is organized and structured, while sports are rule-bound and involve competitions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Promotes rhythmical breathing, non-competitive, uncertain, and repetitive movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cognitive</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Preventing mental illness; Treating existing mental illness; Improving quality of life for people with mental illness; Improving psychological well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Positive affect demonstrates an increase in desirable behavior, skills &amp; resources as well as adaptivity and effective conflict resolution skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rhythmical breathing linked to stress management</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Organized and structured physical activities aimed at improving physical health</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Endurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Non-competitive activities allowing the mind to wander</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Improving psychological well-being of the general public</p> Signup and view all the answers