| Description |
1 online resource (265 pages) |
| Series |
Routledge Research in Physical Activity and Health |
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Routledge research in physical activity and health.
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| Contents |
Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of illustrations; Notes on contributors; Preface; PART I Introduction to emerging technology and physical activity health; 1 Foundations of technology and health effects of physical activity; Understanding the foundations of technology; Understanding the underlying science behind health benefits of PA; Application of emerging technologies in promoting PA and health; 2 Overview: promoting physical activity and health through emerging technology; Traditional technology in PA promotion; Emerging technology and its applications in PA promotion |
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Opportunities and challenges3 Social and behavioral theories in promoting physical activity; Personal-level theoretical perspectives and PA promotion; Behavior micro-environment theoretical perspectives and PA promotion; Behavior macro-environment theoretical perspectives and PA promotion; Application of behavior theories using emerging technologies; Opportunities and challenges moving forward; PART II Emerging technologies in physical activity and health; 4 Computer and Internet use in enhancing physical activity; Components of Internet-based PA interventions |
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Effectiveness of Internet-based PA interventionsBehaviors targeted and theories used; Assessment of PA in Internet-based interventions; Internet-based PA interventions in the healthcare field; Internet-based PA interventions among various populations; Opportunities and challenges; Practical implications; 5 Online social media and physical activity promotion; Implementation of social media-based interventions on behavior change; Social media-based PA interventions in the healthcare field; Effectiveness of social media-based PA interventions; Negative aspects of online social media |
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Practical implicationsDirections for future studies; 6 Mobile device apps in enhancing physical activity; mHealth apps and health promotion in various populations; Application of mHealth apps in various contexts; Application of mHealth apps in the healthcare field; Use of mHealth apps in Big Data analysis; Application of mHealth apps; Practical implications; 7 Global positioning systems and geographic information systems and physical activity; GPS/GIS and health promotion in various populations; GPS/GIS and different intensity levels and types of PA |
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Application of GPS/GIS in different contextsApplication of GPS/GIS in the healthcare field; Use of GPS/GIS in developing effective PA interventions; Practical implications of GPS/GIS use in promoting health; 8 Health wearable devices and physical activity promotion; Wearable devices in assessing and promoting PA; Health wearable devices and different PA intensities; Using wearable devices to collect data, process data, and interpret feedback; Application of wearable devices in developing PA interventions; Practical implications; 9 Active video games and physical activity |
| Summary |
As technology becomes an ever more prevalent part of everyday life and population-based physical activity programmes seek new ways to increase lifelong engagement with physical activity, so the two have become increasingly linked. This text offers a thorough, critical examination of emerging technologies in physical activity and health, considering technological interventions within the dominant theoretical frameworks, exploring the challenges of integrating technology into physical activity promotion and offering solutions for its implementation. This book will serve as an essential reference for upper-level undergraduates, postgraduate students and scholars working in public health, physical activity and health and kinesiology, and healthcare professionals |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Active video games and health promotion in various populations |
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed June 1, 2017) |
| Subject |
Physical fitness -- Technological innovations
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Health promotion -- Technological innovations
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Information technology -- Health aspects
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Healthy Living.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Holism.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Reference.
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MEDICAL -- Preventive Medicine.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Gao, Zan
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| ISBN |
9781315526157 |
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1315526158 |
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9781315526171 |
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1315526174 |
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