PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY

Discover the fascinating world of the impact of physical activity on mental health! This textbook is a compendium of knowledge for students, scientists, and anyone interested in a holistic approach to health. Immerse yourself in the wealth of scientific research and learn how movement can replace any medicine.

• Multidisciplinary approach to issues related to humans
• Wealth of scientific research results from around the world
• Scientific evidence for neural mechanisms of physical activity
• Neurophysiology of physical exertion in practice
• Construction of intervention programs to promote physical activity
• Basics of the psychology of physical activity, emotions, mood and depression
• For students and employees dealing with physical activity and mental health

The "Physical Activity in Health Psychology" textbook is a publication that fills a gap in modern science, based on an interdisciplinary approach to humans. The content contained therein shows the key role of physical activity in maintaining health, fitting into the maxim of Wojciech Oczko: "movement can replace any medicine, but no medicine can replace movement".

This book meets the expectations placed on evidence-based knowledge. Readers will find in it numerous evidence regarding issues related to neural mechanisms of physical activity, neurophysiology of physical exertion, construction of intervention programs supporting physical activity, as well as basic content related to the psychology of physical activity, emotions, mood or depression. This publication is addressed to the academic community – students and employees – dealing with humans in the dimension of their physical activity and mental health. It will certainly be used by people studying psychology, physical education, sport, public health and all those for whom physical activity is the foundation of maintaining health.

The Urban & Partner publishing house, known for its high-quality scientific publications, hands over to readers a textbook that is a valuable source of knowledge for all those interested in the impact of physical activity on mental health. This book is the result of the work of outstanding specialists in the field of health psychology and physical activity, which guarantees its high quality and reliability. Thanks to this publication, readers will gain comprehensive knowledge about the role of physical activity in maintaining mental and physical health.

This publication is not only a collection of theories, but also practical tips on implementing intervention programs to promote physical activity. Readers will find in it specific examples and strategies that can be used in working with patients, students or athletes. This book is therefore an invaluable tool for all those who want to promote a healthy lifestyle and use the potential of physical activity to improve mental health.