The Effect of Physical Activity on a Woman Suffering from Depression
Psychology Assignment
TASK 1
Physical Activity is beneficial to society in many different ways, there are many organisations working to promote sport to everyone, no matter what their age, gender, background or ability. One of these organisations is called 'StreetGames ', they particularly target children from underprivileged background and encourage them to get involved in sport and physical activities. This helps to keep crime levels down by keeping teenagers off the street and giving them something to focus on, it also can give children the opportunity to pursue a career in sport if they so choose. Sport is often seen as a recreational activity and can be utilised as a 'hook ' to convince children to improve their education.
Although this is an important use of physical activity, the main benefit of exercise is for health and well-being; by doing regular exercise you can lessen your risk of a cardiovascular attack, prevent obesity and improve your body-image and self confidence. People who do regular physical activity also tend to have more energy than those who don 't. Government Guidelines published in The Public Health Responsibility Deal (2011) that you should participate in 30-60mins of moderate exercise 5 days a week. This will keep you in a physically healthy state. Exercise is commonly prescribed as a treatment for illnesses such as mild to moderate depression; it 's the combination of positive side-effects that can lift a patients ' mood and aid them in overcoming their problem.
Valerie is a patient suffering from mild to moderate depression, she has been prescribed antidepressants by her GP but is unhappy with the side-effects, in particular, weight gain. Valerie wants to explore other treatments options. Also, she says that her current exercise status is sedentary. I would recommend physical activity as a treatment for Valerie because it will help her to lose the weight she gained from her current medication and give her a confidence
TASK 1
Physical Activity is beneficial to society in many different ways, there are many organisations working to promote sport to everyone, no matter what their age, gender, background or ability. One of these organisations is called 'StreetGames ', they particularly target children from underprivileged background and encourage them to get involved in sport and physical activities. This helps to keep crime levels down by keeping teenagers off the street and giving them something to focus on, it also can give children the opportunity to pursue a career in sport if they so choose. Sport is often seen as a recreational activity and can be utilised as a 'hook ' to convince children to improve their education.
Although this is an important use of physical activity, the main benefit of exercise is for health and well-being; by doing regular exercise you can lessen your risk of a cardiovascular attack, prevent obesity and improve your body-image and self confidence. People who do regular physical activity also tend to have more energy than those who don 't. Government Guidelines published in The Public Health Responsibility Deal (2011) that you should participate in 30-60mins of moderate exercise 5 days a week. This will keep you in a physically healthy state. Exercise is commonly prescribed as a treatment for illnesses such as mild to moderate depression; it 's the combination of positive side-effects that can lift a patients ' mood and aid them in overcoming their problem.
Valerie is a patient suffering from mild to moderate depression, she has been prescribed antidepressants by her GP but is unhappy with the side-effects, in particular, weight gain. Valerie wants to explore other treatments options. Also, she says that her current exercise status is sedentary. I would recommend physical activity as a treatment for Valerie because it will help her to lose the weight she gained from her current medication and give her a confidence
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