Toward a common language for the psychology of physical activity: A review of Physical activity and psychological well-being and psychology of physical activity: Determinants, well-being and interventions

Citation

Lavallee D, Breckon J & Pringle A (2003) Toward a common language for the psychology of physical activity: A review of Physical activity and psychological well-being and psychology of physical activity: Determinants, well-being and interventions. Critical Public Health, 13 (3), pp. 295-302. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?partnerID=yv4JPVwI&eid=2-s2.0-0141651838&md5=11470c87cf1caa29487f0b27ce1c513e; https://doi.org/10.1080/0958159032000114480

Abstract
First paragraph: The potential role of physical activity as an alternative and accompanying form of prevention and management of psychological well-being is the focus of Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being. The increasing prevalence and public health costs associated with mental health conditions are highlighted in this book's opening chapter. The authors also present a sound case for exercise in the promotion of mental health by outlining that exercise is often inexpensive, carries negligible deleterious side effects, and can be self-sustaining in that it can be maintained by the individual once basic skills have been learnt.

Journal
Critical Public Health: Volume 13, Issue 3