Aspects of psychology in sports medicine.
Psychology's impact as an ergogenic aid across sports and competitive levels has been well documented. In addition, exercise can play a major role in disease prevention and health enhancement while also enhancing psychological well-being. In addition to its preventive value, exercise is being recognized as a valuable therapeutic tool. Like most therapeutic modalities, however, exercise also has some potentially negative qualities.
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D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000523:psychology; D001519:Behavior / Q000502:physiology; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D011584:Psychology; D013178:Sports Medicine; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology