1st International Virtual SymposiumSaturday, June 19, 2021
Yannis Theodorakis is a vice rector and professor of Sport Psychology in the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science at the University of Thessaly, Greece. He was member of the Managing Council of European Society of Sport Psychology (1999-2003), head of his Department (2000-2004 & 2006-8), president of the Greek Society of Sport Psychology (2004-2006), member of the Editorial Board of “Psychology of Sport and Exercise” (1999-2013), president of the Hellenic Academy of Physical Education (2008-2012) and the editor of the open access journal “Inquiries in Sports and Physical Education” (2003-2018). He has a BSc in Physical Education and Sport Science and PhD in sport and exercise psychology. He has published more than 32 books and chapters, and more than 190 articles in Greek and international journals, in the areas of sport and exercise psychology, health psychology, health education, goals setting, self-talk, and attitude and behavior relationships. He has been involved in projects related to physical activity promotion, health education, exercise and smoking, exercise program in patient with dementia by using virtual reality, reintegration through sport, and equality in the society through sports.
Taking regular exercise may help people give up smoking by moderating nicotine withdrawal and cravings, and by helping to manage weight gain. Additionally, recent evidence shows that exercise can play a critical helpful role in preventing, managing, and treating dementia and drug addiction. This session will summarize all the latest research findings on the efficacy of exercise as medicine for such conditions in the real world and why both clinicians and exercise professionals should be aware of the effectiveness of exercise and physical activity
