physical activity – Meaningful Sport

Dr Ayse Yemiscigil: Understanding Purpose in Life, Physical Activity and Sport

I became aware of Ayse Yemiscigil´s work through her article (co-authored with Ivo Vlaev) The bidirectional relationship between sense of purpose in life and physical activity: a longitudinal study. I was excited to discuss with Ayse her work which is one of the first to look at these two things together. Ayse also shared storiesContinue reading “Dr Ayse Yemiscigil: Understanding Purpose in Life, Physical Activity and Sport “

Physical Activity Guidelines for Meaningful Living?

I have been long troubled by the fact that physical activity recommendations for the public are almost exclusively produced from a medical perspective. The goal is the promotion of physical and psychological health and reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Typically, the minimum amount is identified for producing the benefits. I mean, who would wantContinue reading “Physical Activity Guidelines for Meaningful Living?”