Physical Activity in Natural Settings

Physical Activity in Natural Settings
Divided over four sections, the book assesses the current research landscape, explores the underlying psychological and physiological mechanisms of the benefits of green exercise, details applied examples of physical activity in natural settings, and suggests future directions for research and practice. It features contributions from experts from around the world and covers topics including:
Self-determination, nature and wellbeing
Visual cognition and multisensory stimuli
Nature's role in growing resilience
Physical education and nature
Mindfulness and green exercise
Positive psychology and pro-environmental behaviour
Timely and prescient, and showcasing real-life examples of green exercise prescription, Physical Activity in Natural Settings is fascinating and important reading for any students or researchers in the psychology or physiology of physical activity and health, physical education or outdoor studies, and policy-makers and health professionals.
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Divided over four sections, the book assesses the current research landscape, explores the underlying psychological and physiological mechanisms of the benefits of green exercise, details applied examples of physical activity in natural settings, and suggests future directions for research and practice. It features contributions from experts from around the world and covers topics including:
Self-determination, nature and wellbeing
Visual cognition and multisensory stimuli
Nature's role in growing resilience
Physical education and nature
Mindfulness and green exercise
Positive psychology and pro-environmental behaviour
Timely and prescient, and showcasing real-life examples of green exercise prescription, Physical Activity in Natural Settings is fascinating and important reading for any students or researchers in the psychology or physiology of physical activity and health, physical education or outdoor studies, and policy-makers and health professionals.
Detaliile produsului
- Cod: BRT9781138894310
- Categoria: Other Sports
- Limba: English
- Nr. pagini: 364
- Format: 158 x 233 x 18 mm
- Autor: Aoife A Donnelly
- Editura: Taylor & Francis
- An aparitie: 2019
- Editie: necartonata