| Description |
xv, 291 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. Perspectives on Health and Exercise: an Introduction / Chris Riddoch and Jim McKenna -- Section I. Physical Activity: a Lifecourse Perspective -- 2. Physical Activity and health through the Lifespan / Colin Boreham and Chris Riddoch -- Section II. Physical Activity and Health Relationships -- 3. Epidemiology of Activity and Physical Health / Rupert W. Jakes and Nicholas J. Wareham -- 4. Physical Activity and Mental Health / David Carless and Guy Faulkner -- 5. Objective Measurements of Physical Activity / Ashley Cooper -- 6. Risks of Physical Activity / Esther M.F. vn Sluijs, et al -- Section III. Promoting Physical Activity -- 7. How can we get People to become more Active? A Problem Waiting to be Solved / Nanette Mutrie and Catherine Woods -- 8. The Role of Primary Care in Promoting Physical Activity / Adrian Taylor -- 9. Promoting Physical Activity through Schools / Kenneth R. Fox and Jo Harris -- 10. The Environment: The Greatest Barrier? / Jacqueline Kerr, Frank Eves and Douglas Carroll -- Section IV. The Biology and Anthropology of Physical Activity: 11. Biological Aspects of Physical Activity and Health / Atko Viru and Maarike Harro -- 12. The Anthropology of Physical Activity / Catherine Panter-Brick |
| Summary |
Although it is widely accepted that active people are healthier, there is still much to be understood about the relationship between health and exercise. There are many questions to be explored such as 'how much?' and 'what type of activity?' Also, 'are there population differences?' and 'what prevents people from being active?' This text considers physical activity and health from a range of perspectives, encompassing many of the traditional academic disciplines, to provide a unique overview of this developing field |
| Analysis |
Health |
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Health care |
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Health promotion |
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Physical fitness |
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School |
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Sport |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Exercise -- Physiological aspects.
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Physical fitness -- Social aspects.
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| Author |
Riddoch, Chris.
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McKenna, Jim.
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| ISBN |
0333787005 paperback |
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