1. Introduction, Definitions, and Plan of the Book -- 2. Physical Activity, Longevity, and Physical Health -- 3. Physical Activity, Psychological Health, and Quality of Life -- 4. Recommended Amounts of Physical Activity -- 5. Measuring Physical Activity -- 6. The Descriptive Epidemiology of Physical Activity -- 7. Determinants of Physical Activity -- 8. Physical Activity Interventions With Individuals -- 9. Interventions to Promote Physical Activity in Communities and Populations -- 10. The Future of Physical Activity and Behavioral Medicine: Research and Applications
Summary
Adopting a behavioural epidemiology framework, the authors offer an examination of what is known about physical health and activity
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-204) and index
