The increase in the number of older people worldwide, as well as the increase in life expectancy that has occurred in recent years, has led the WHO to recently proclaim that we are in the decade of Healthy Aging. The programs promoted under the umbrella of this program not only focus on the elderly, but on all population groups, in order to reach this stage in the best health conditions, understanding the concept of health as encompassing the physical, psychological and social aspects. To this is added the need to contemplate the psychological and motivational aspects in physical activity programs for health.
The focus of this Research Topic is to increase knowledge on the interaction between psychology, physical activity and health, and more specifically we will focus on the benefits of physical activity practice on psychological aspects and health in populations at different stages in the pursuit of healthy aging; on the use of motivational strategies and self-determination theory to improve adherence to healthy physical activity programs; and on the relationship between psychological factors and other physical or social variables related to health.
Specifically, this collection of articles will contribute to increase the limited body of literature focused on the consideration of psychological factors as a fundamental part to consider in healthy physical activity programs.
We welcome articles that explore the interconnection between psychology, physical activity, and health at any stage of life, with a focus on healthy aging.
We welcome contributions from diverse fields including psychology, sport and exercise science, physiology, health sciences, and health education. While the scope is broad, authors are encouraged to clearly indicate how their studies address the topic of this Research Topic. Manuscripts submitted may be, but are not limited to, original research, systematic review, or meta-analysis.
The increase in the number of older people worldwide, as well as the increase in life expectancy that has occurred in recent years, has led the WHO to recently proclaim that we are in the decade of Healthy Aging. The programs promoted under the umbrella of this program not only focus on the elderly, but on all population groups, in order to reach this stage in the best health conditions, understanding the concept of health as encompassing the physical, psychological and social aspects. To this is added the need to contemplate the psychological and motivational aspects in physical activity programs for health.
The focus of this Research Topic is to increase knowledge on the interaction between psychology, physical activity and health, and more specifically we will focus on the benefits of physical activity practice on psychological aspects and health in populations at different stages in the pursuit of healthy aging; on the use of motivational strategies and self-determination theory to improve adherence to healthy physical activity programs; and on the relationship between psychological factors and other physical or social variables related to health.
Specifically, this collection of articles will contribute to increase the limited body of literature focused on the consideration of psychological factors as a fundamental part to consider in healthy physical activity programs.
We welcome articles that explore the interconnection between psychology, physical activity, and health at any stage of life, with a focus on healthy aging.
We welcome contributions from diverse fields including psychology, sport and exercise science, physiology, health sciences, and health education. While the scope is broad, authors are encouraged to clearly indicate how their studies address the topic of this Research Topic. Manuscripts submitted may be, but are not limited to, original research, systematic review, or meta-analysis.