Physical activity, health and subjective well-being

The article takes a closer look at the relations between physical activity, health and subjective well-being. At the outset of the article the literat ure is reviewed, and some of the shortcomings in this field of research are pointed out. Intending to avoid some of these, the empirical study then pr oceeds. It is concluded that physical activity has a notable effect on subj ective well-being. This effect, however, primarily works through variable h ealth, indicating an indirect effect. In other words, the findings indicate that physical activity affects health, which in turn affects subjective we ll-being. Furthermore, some interesting interaction effects are reported in the study that have not previously been explored in the literature.