The physical effects of media content are understood as the direct influence of the media on the organism. This includes mainly processes of physiological arousal as well as emotional effects evoking joy or fear, a pleasant mood or stress. Early one-dimensional arousal theories (Lindsley 1951; Duffy 1962) stated that physiological arousal comprises unspecific activation on
Physical therapy assistants help to restore physical function in people with injury, birth defects, or disease. They assist physical therapists with a variety of techniques, such as exercise, massage, heat, and water therapy. Physical therapy assistants work directly under the supervision of physical therapists. They teach and help patients improve functional activities required in their
Physical education (PE) teachers instruct students in kindergarten through grade 12 about physical fitness and health. They may organize physical education programs for an entire school or just a few classes. PE teachers make up only a small percentage of the approximately 3.8 million teachers employed in the United States. In the United States, organized
Physical therapists, formerly called physiotherapists, are health care specialists who restore mobility, alleviate pain and suffering, and work to prevent permanent disability for their patients. They test and measure the functions of the musculoskeletal, neurological, pulmonary, and cardiovascular systems and treat problems in these systems caused by illness, injury, or birth defect. Physical therapists provide
According to psychologist Carol Ryff, the term self-acceptance refers to positive evaluations of oneself and one’s past life. Someone with high self-acceptance experiences psychological well-being (PWB) in the form of a positive attitude toward oneself—being able to recognize and accept the good and bad qualities of multiple aspects of oneself—and looks positively upon past life.
Physical education (PE) is considered an important vehicle for the promotion of physical activity, psychosocial development, and teaching dance, games, and sports skills. Unfortunately, children with disabilities are often inactive and socially isolated during PE despite laws requiring children with disabilities to be included in general educational schools, PE not excepted. This entry centers on
Lack of regular physical activity poses a health risk, but for many people, becoming more active is a difficult goal to achieve. Physical activity counseling offers a method of helping individuals increase their physical activity levels. It adopts a person-centered approach to help individuals find ways that physical activity can be included in everyday life.
Physically demanding occupations, such as manual materials handling and public safety, require the use of a variety of physical abilities to perform the job tasks. Because of the need for workers to meet the physical requirements of arduous jobs and the potential for injury, employers use physical performance tests to determine an individual’s physical capabilities
This article within the field of health psychology explores the intricate relationship between physical and psychological recovery, emphasizing their interdependence in the context of holistic well-being. The introduction defines physical and psychological recovery and underscores their paramount significance within health psychology. The subsequent sections delve into the physiological intricacies of physical recovery, elucidating cellular repair
According to psychologist Carol Ryff, the term self-acceptance refers to positive evaluations of oneself and one’s past life. Someone with high self-acceptance experiences psychological well-being (PWB) in the form of a positive attitude toward oneself—being able to recognize and accept the good and bad qualities of multiple aspects of oneself—and looks positively upon past life.