Alessandro Quartiroli - Böcker

This edited collection delivers contemporary international perspectives on the critical relationship between physical activity, exercise, and mental health, providing essential insights for researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders committed to promoting psychological well-being through movement.Bringing together leading researchers and practitioners in exercise and physical activity psychology, this book covers a wide range of topics, including the effects of physical activity on mood, anxiety, and cognitive function, as well as personal experiences of body image and weight in physical activity contexts. It also explores the promotion of physical activity and exercise around the world, as well as the role of psychology professionals in promoting physical activity. Each chapter features contributions from international experts who examine research implications through diverse cultural and social lenses, offering nuanced insights into how physical activity influences mental well-being across different populations and contexts.Offering a comprehensive and accessible resource on the links between physical activity, exercise and mental health, this is an important volume for students, researchers, and practitioners of exercise and physical activity psychology across the globe.

This edited collection delivers contemporary international perspectives on the critical relationship between physical activity, exercise, and mental health, providing essential insights for researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders committed to promoting psychological well-being through movement.Bringing together leading researchers and practitioners in exercise and physical activity psychology, this book covers a wide range of topics, including the effects of physical activity on mood, anxiety, and cognitive function, as well as personal experiences of body image and weight in physical activity contexts. It also explores the promotion of physical activity and exercise around the world, as well as the role of psychology professionals in promoting physical activity. Each chapter features contributions from international experts who examine research implications through diverse cultural and social lenses, offering nuanced insights into how physical activity influences mental well-being across different populations and contexts.Offering a comprehensive and accessible resource on the links between physical activity, exercise and mental health, this is an important volume for students, researchers, and practitioners of exercise and physical activity psychology across the globe.

Bringing together the most prestigious writings on culture and inclusion in sport and physical activity from the International Society of Sport Psychology’s flagship journal, the International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, this volume provides an essential reference for the field.Beginning with a global position stand from the International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP) that provides a background on the impact and relevance of the subject area, this book includes both conceptual and empirical contributions. Carefully selected for their popularity and influence on the field, the chapters in this volume are international in coverage and authorship. Each chapter has been closely updated to ensure its relevance to current research and maintain its position as a piece of the state‑of‑the‑art scholarship, and it includes material on practical utility to appeal to both scholars and practitioners. This book concludes with a discussion of key takeaways from the preceding chapters and suggestions for future opportunities.Endorsed by the Society’s Academy of Science, this volume is an authoritative series of writings on culture and inclusion in sport and physical activity. This book is a key resource for graduate students, scholars, and professionals in sport and exercise psychology.