Kinesiology 2241A/B- Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 31 pages long!)

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 2241A/B
• Professor: Hall

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Physical activity: all bodily movements that cause increase in physical exertion beyond that which occurs during normal activities of daily living. Exercise: a form of leisure physical activity that is undertaken in order to achieve a particular objective, such as improved appearance, improved cardiovascular fitness, or reduced stress. Exercise psychology is a relatively new field of study- started up in the 80s. Parent disciplines of exercise psychology- studied in 1900s. Psychology: a field of study concerned with various mental processes people experience and use in all aspects of their lives. Exercise science: the study (a broad field) of all aspects of sport, recreation, exercise/fitness, a(cid:374)d reha(cid:271)ilitati(cid:448)e (cid:271)eha(cid:448)iour. The application of psychological principals to the promotion and maintenance of leisure physical activity. The psychological and emotional consequences of leisure physical activity (outcomes). Relationship between psychological factors and the physical rehabilitation process. Psychological processes related to health and health care (ex: nutrition, smoking cessation, type2 diabetes, cardiovascular, reducing weight)