Physical Activity, Nature and Emotional Well-being: What Does the Scientific Evidence Tell Us?
In recent years, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic, attention to mental health and emotional well-being has increased, and a large part of the general population has also intensified its movement toward natural spaces to engage in activities as part of a healthy lifestyle. At the same time, there has been a surge of scientific studies in an emerging field of research that links activities in natural environments with mental health and emotional well-being. This seminar reviews the results of this research and reflects on its implications for improving human health and preserving the environment.
ANTONI SANZ RUIZ
Associate Professor in the Department of Basic, Developmental and Educational Psychology. Member of the Stress and Health Research Group (GIES) and the Institute for Sport Research (IRE-UAB). Principal investigator of the NAT project (Nature Activity Therapies). He teaches in the field of motivation and emotion processes in the Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, and in the health field in the Master’s Degree in Clinical and Health Psychology Research, the Master’s Degree in Sport and Physical Activity Psychology, and the Master’s Degree in General Health Psychology. Former Vice-Dean for Academic Affairs and Strategic Projects at the Faculty of Psychology and Speech Therapy at UAB, and currently professor and coordinator of the PhD in Health and Sport Psychology.
Full program pass:
- 45€ for Aprenent al Campus students, members of AEU associations linked to UAB, and AmicsUAB
- 70€ others
The pass includes:
- Student card
- Library loan services
- UAB email account
- Access to catering services and parking at Plaça Cívica
- Access to discounts at SAF and the UAB Language Service
- (Additionally, before each session you will receive supporting readings from the teaching staff)
Registration for individual sessions:
- 8€ for Aprenent al Campus students, members of AEU associations linked to UAB, and AmicsUAB
- 10€ others
