Mental Health
A way of distinguishing between optimal and suboptimal personal functioning
What is mental health?
Associated with reduction of anxiety and depression
What is exercise?
There is a positive relationship between exercise and this
Increased exercise can alter ones body imagine therefore altering
What is self- esteem?
Concept related to quality of life (especially important between ages 18- 25)
What is satisfaction with life?
Problematic cognitive, emotional, and behavioral characteristics
What is mental illness?
Long term effects of exercise
The psychological benefit of exercise is associated with improved self- esteem, and makes individuals feel more capable and in control of their bodies
What is confidence?
High self- esteem is an essential component of
What is mental health?
Higher levels of physical activity is associated with...
An athlete who shows resilience, emotional intelligence, and manages pressure well
What is a high- functioning athlete?
Immidiate and maybe temporary effects arising from a single session of exercise
Acute effects
This is a coping mechanism used by athletes to deal with stress or pressure. It can lead to addiction, health issues, and poor performance
What is substance abuse?
Regular exercise may result in higher levels of self- confidence, greater feelings of control, improved imagination, and greater sense of self- efficacy which is a change in
What is personality?
Includes a sense of mental alertness and awareness, feeling of liberation, sense of ease, etc.
What is runners high?
What is a low- functioning athlete?
A single session of exercise is effective in reducing symptoms
What is anxiety?
Regular physical activity has been proven to boost an individuals ability to improve concentration and the ability to recall information
What is memory?
What is cognition?
Aerobic excersice therapy should not be prescribed to those with
What is severe heart disease?
This is designed to help support athletes who experience mental health struggles, and helps them develop coping strategies, manage stress, and improve their perfomance while maintaining overall well- being
What is depression?
Regular physical activity helps to regulate mood and decrease anxiety and depression
This varies based on a persons physical fitness level
What is cognitive functioning?
Therapy that promotes outdoor activites as a routine part of patient care.
What is nature prescription?