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K33 CH 17
Exercise and Psychological Well Being
Question | Answer |
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Clinical depression effects how many people in the U.S.? | 20 million |
Personality disorders effect how many people in the U.S.? | 26 million |
Schizophrenia effect how many people in the U.S.? | 2 million |
According to the CDC, what is hte 3rd leading cause of disability among the general population? | Mental health problems. |
Regular exercise is correlated with a: | reduction in anxiety/depression |
Acute exercise = | acute relief |
Chronic exercise = | chronic relief |
Are shorter or longer training programs more effective? | Longer training programs are more effective |
State anxiety can be reduced for up to __ hrs following exercise | 24 |
_______ ___________ after exercise occurs for all types of people | Anxiety reduction |
______% of doctor visits involve stress- related complaints | 60-90 |
____________ is as effective as psychotherapy in reducing depression | Exercise |
Exercise can play an important role in helping ____________ anxiety and depression for most people. | alleviate |
What are some ways to maximize exercise results: | >Select an enjoyable activity >Choose Aerobic Exercises >Avoid interpersonal competition >Exercise in a closed environment >Perform exercise at a moderate intensity >Keep exercise sessions brief (12-30 minutes) |
Psychological Benefits of Exercise result in the decrease in: | >State anxiety, stress response >Depression >Negative Mood States >Stress-related illnesses >Confusion >Hostility >Negative personality traits >Work Errors |
Psychological Benefits of Exercise result in the increase in: | >Positive mood states >Confidence >Positive body image >Self-control >Academic performance >Work performance >Coping abilities >Cognitive functioning >Overall quality of life |
How Exercise Enhances Psychological Wellness: Physiological Explanation (1 of 5) | Increases in cerebral blood flow to cerebrum |
How Exercise Enhances Psychological Wellness: Physiological Explanation (2 of 5) | Positive changes in brain neurotransmitters |
How Exercise Enhances Psychological Wellness: Physiological Explanation (3 of 5) | Increases in maximal oxygen uptake and use |
How Exercise Enhances Psychological Wellness: Physiological Explanation (4 of 5) | Reduction in muscle tension |
How Exercise Enhances Psychological Wellness: Physiological Explanation (5 of 5) | Advanced structural changes in the brain |
How Exercise Enhances Psychological Wellness: *Psychological* Explanation (1 of 5) | Enhanced feeling of control |
How Exercise Enhances Psychological Wellness: *Psychological* Explanation (2 of 5) | Feeling of self-competence |
How Exercise Enhances Psychological Wellness: *Psychological* Explanation (3 of 5) | Positive social interactions |
How Exercise Enhances Psychological Wellness: *Psychological* Explanation (4 of 5) | Improved self-concept and self-esteem |
How Exercise Enhances Psychological Wellness: *Psychological* Explanation (5 of 5) | Opportunity for fun and enjoyment |
Exercise shows positive changes in ___________ | personality |
Regular exercise related to increased __________ | self-esteem |
personality style that enables one to withstand or cope with stressful situations | Hardiness |
Exercise has modest positive relationship with improved __________ _____________ | cognitive functioning |
Chronic benefits require ________ ___________ | chronic exercise |
Exercise improves cognitive functions like Executive function (distraction control). 2 Examples of executive function are: Memory improvement Switching tasks | Memory improvement Switching tasks easilty |
Exercise positively contributes to Quality of Life. Examples of Q of L are: | Better health More positive attitudes Longer sleep Greater life satisfaction |
A euphoric sensation experience during running, usually unexpected, in which the runner feels a heightened sense of well-being, and enhanced appreciation of nature, and a transcendence of time and space. | Runner's High |
Exercise as therapy is recommended for individuals who: | >Are Obese >Have severe heart disease >Have high BP that cannot be controlled by meds >Are severely depressed |